The Cape

Name: The Cape
Genre: Drama, Action & Adventure, Fantasy
Released: January 9, 2011
Rating: 54
Cast: David Lyons, Keith David, Jennifer Ferrin, Martin Klebba, James Frain

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NBC | Release Date: January 9, 2011

Starring: David Lyons, Keith David, Jennifer Ferrin, Martin Klebba, James Frain, Summer Glau, Dorian Missick, Ryan Wynott, Vinnie Jones

Summary: In fictional Palm City former cop Vince Faraday is framed for murder. Believed to be dead, he takes on the persona of his son's favorite comic book superhero 'The Cape' to clear his name and reunite with his family. Together with a group of former carnies, he fights against the corrupt police, politicians, and ARK Corporation. Unlike theIn fictional Palm City former cop Vince Faraday is framed for murder. Believed to be dead, he takes on the persona of his son's favorite comic book superhero 'The Cape' to clear his name and reunite with his family. Together with a group of former carnies, he fights against the corrupt police, politicians, and ARK Corporation. Unlike the comics, costumed heroes and villains, such as Chess and Scales, do not have superpowers. Fearless investigative blogger Orwell joins in the fight not just with words, as she tends to get violent. The Cape comes from Universal Media Studios and the producing team of Gail Berman and Lloyd Braun.… Expand

Creator: Thomas Wheeler and Tom Wheeler

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure, Fantasy

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Diane Werts

Jan 6, 2011

Season 1 Review: While critics like me count quibbles, kids of all ages should share my husband's assessment: "It's a superhero show. Superman flies. Give The Cape a little space." Read full review

Paige Wiser

Jan 6, 2011

Season 1 Review: Either you'll jump right in or you'll give up immediately. I think it's about time a drama embraces a super power that's long been forgotten: showmanship. Read full review

Maureen Ryan

Jan 6, 2011

Season 1 Review: It's a self-aware superhero drama that manages to have some fun amid the righteous butt-kicking, and if it can develop its characters intelligently and keep up the sprightly pace, I'll stick around. Read full review

Peter Hartlaub

Jan 9, 2011

Season 1 Review: Show creator Tom Wheeler goes a little heavy with the overwrought dialogue (sample line: "It's not all corrupt! One man can still make a difference!"), but he has a sense of humor that emerges more in the second episode. Read full review

Tom Gliatto

Jan 11, 2011

Season 1 Review: Every time he flaps into view in his baggy hoodedness, he looks like Batman in need of a tailor. [17 Jan 2011, p.40]

TV Guide Magazine Matt Roush

Jan 7, 2011

Season 1 Review: This isn't a catastrophe, mind you. It's not Knight Rider-Bionic Woman awful. It's merely forgettable. Which is just sad. Read full review

Peter Swanson

Jan 6, 2011

Season 1 Review: The Cape falls into a wasteland of its own making, where neither the stakes nor the jokes can distract one from the thinness of its writing. Read full review

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Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: January 9, 2011
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  S1:E10. Endgame
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  S1:E9. Razer
  Air Date: February 28, 2011
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  S1:E8. The Lich (2)
  Air Date: February 21, 2011
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  S1:E7. The Lich (1)
  Air Date: February 14, 2011
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  S1:E6. Goggles and Hicks
  Air Date: February 7, 2011
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  S1:E5. Dice
  Air Date: January 31, 2011
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  S1:E4. Scales
  Air Date: January 24, 2011
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  S1:E3. Kozmo
  Air Date: January 17, 2011
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  S1:E2. Tarot
  Air Date: January 9, 2011
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: January 9, 2011