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"The Cape" is a drama series following Vince Faraday, an honest cop on a corrupt police force, who finds himself framed for a series of murders and presumed dead. He is forced into hiding, leaving behind his wife Dana and son, Trip. Fueled by a desire to reunite with his family and to battle the criminal forces that have overtaken Palm City, Vince Faraday becomes "The Cape" - his son's favorite comic book superhero - and takes the law into his own hands.
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- E1 PilotNext upJan 9, 2011 · 43 min
Synopsis
Former police sergeant Vince Faraday is framed as notorious criminal Chess and left for dead at the hands of the corrupt ARK corporation's security. Mentored by Max Malini among a group of bank robbers who use carnival talents, Vince must leave behind his wife and son to fight against corruption in Palm City, including villains Chess and Scales. Under the guise of The Cape, Vince must trust mysterious blogger Orwell to help in the fight.
Guest stars: Eros Biox (Popo), Eric Pierpoint (Tom Ross), JoNell Kennedy (Donna), Bryan Friday (Brooks), Dennis Keiffer (Jenner), Fernando Chien (ARK Trooper), Judi Barton (Party Guest), Wendy Burch (Newscaster)
- E2 TarotJan 9, 2011 · 43 min
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Ark Corporation's aim is at prison privatization, but The Cape will battle Chess and his newest ally Chef to stop it. As Chess and Chef set their sites on Secretary for the Bureau of Prisons Patrick Portman, the Cape intervenes, barely surviving the encounter. Orwell, Max Malini, and the circus gang band together to help the Cape recover and also save Patrick. Aired the same date as the previous episode.
Guest stars: Raza Jaffrey (Raimonde LeFleur / Cain), Ken Davitian (Store Owner), Julie Claire (Barbara Morgan), Chad Borden (Maitre'd), Wendy Burch (News Anchor #1), Freddy Bouciegues (Robber #1), Sam Looc (Robber #2), Matthew Jones (ARK Official)
- E3 KozmoJan 17, 2011 · 43 min
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Max Malini's old friend Gregor Molotov has come to town, but not for a friendly visit. He is looking for whoever has the cape, and The Cape/Vince has to protect the carnies who took him in. Dana, Vince's wife, returns to work after grieving his loss and sees Palm City's corruption at work in the public defender's office. She also discovers there were witnesses when Vince vanished.
Guest stars: Pasha D. Lychnikoff (Russian Commander), Ricky Harris (Homeless Witness), Latarsha Rose (Teacher), Gary Ray (Street Vendor), Boris Kievsky (The Examiner), Thomas Kretschmann (Gregor Molotov), Mo Anouti (Armed Guard), Barry W. Levy (ARK Intl Agent)
- E4 ScalesJan 24, 2011 · 43 min
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When "The Cape" tips off Dominic Raoul (aka Scales) that Peter Fleming has been extorting money from him, Scales heads to a costume party on a train to confront Fleming. "The Cape" and Orwell, also at the party, discover Max and the gang are going to heist the train, and Vince/The Cape is conflicted about what to do. Meanwhile, Dana and Trip must endure scrutiny and taunts while trying to deal with their loss.
Guest stars: Andrew Connolly (Scales' Trainer), James DuMont (Engineer), Valarie Pettiford (Judge Preston), Ellery Sprayberry (Blonde Girl), Jaheem Toombs (Thin Boy), Mikey Post (Pickle), Tim Chiou (Kwan), Benita Andre (Mrs. Debolt)
- E5 DiceJan 31, 2011 · 43 min
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Peter Fleming (aka Chess) and the ARK Corporation prepare to unveil a special device that may alter the fate of Palm City. Tracey Jerrod (aka Dice), a young savant and inspiration for the device, emerges and targets Chess to avenge her father's death. Realizing he must keep his enemy alive in order to fully destroy him, Vince (aka The Cape) suddenly finds himself defending his archnemesis. With the help of Rollo, Ruvi, Raia and Max, Vince attempts to master new skills and also tries to accept how his choices will affect his wife, Dana and son, Trip.
Guest stars: Mena Suvari (Tracey Jerrod / Dice), Kevin Kilner (Henry Jerrod), Jade Pettyjohn (Tracey Jerrod, Age 12), Joshua Swanson (Dealer), Matt Riedy (Investor), Dan Glenn (ARK Trooper), Orion McCabe (Casino Dealer (#1.5)), Elliott Gould (Samuel)
- E6 Goggles and HicksFeb 7, 2011 · 43 min
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Badly bruised and exhausted, The Cape heeds advice from Max to take some time off to recover. Determined to finally kill The Cape, Peter Fleming hires a tech-savvy team, including Goggles and Hicks, to track and destroy The Cape. Meanwhile, Orwell faces digital challenges against the teams’ strong expertise and Dana becomes more involved in uncovering the truth about Vince’s case.
Guest stars: Pruitt Taylor Vince (Goggles), Chad Lindberg (Hicks), Grant Collins (Gerry Blander), Richard Molinare (Tyson), Mike Mukatis (Goon), Suki Avery (Reporter), Elise Neal (Susan Voyt), Vinnie Jones (Dominic Raoul / Scales)
- E7 The Lich (1)Feb 14, 2011 · 43 min
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Orphaned since birth, Conrad Chandler, the heir of one of Palm City’s founders, exacts revenge on the public and threatens to paralyze and control the city. The Cape and Max alert Marty of the impending danger to the city, which backfires on The Cape. Meanwhile, the Secretary of Prisons, Patrick Portman, aids Orwell in her search for the lone heir. Orwell locates Conrad through Netta, his mysterious caretaker, but soon discovers his deeply disturbing past and finds herself in danger. Elsewhere, Dana becomes increasingly uncomfortable with her new social life.
Guest stars: Alicia Lagano (Janet Peck), Natalie Morales (Kia), Julie Meyer (Emo Girl), Amro Salama (Mustached Man), Paul Mabon (Ark Trooper), Dayton Callie (Stewart Welkins), Glenn Fitzgerald (Conrad Chandler / The Lich), Illeana Douglas (Netta Stilton)
- E8 The Lich (2)Feb 21, 2011 · 43 min
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The Cape, Max, and Rollo are forced to rely on Dana's legal connections to help them discover The Lich's whereabouts. Heavily entranced by Conrad Chandler's (The Lich) potent serum, Orwell struggles to fight off the physiological and mental effects of the strong dose. Meanwhile, Netta's strange loyalty to The Lich is clarified. In a sedated, weak state, Orwell drifts between reality and fantasy sequences, which slowly reveal her history and past.
Guest stars: Terryn Westbrook (Maid of Honor), Ashley Dyke (Bridesmaid), David Pease (Dream Minister), Mike Muscat (Minister), Antonio D. Charity (Ark Guard), Glenn Fitzgerald (Conrad Chandler / The Lich), Illeana Douglas (Netta Stilton), Tom Noonan (Preston Holloway)
- E9 RazerFeb 28, 2011 · 43 min
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Concerned about the protection of his gang’s city territory, Scales makes a controversial pact with Fleming and plans to bring a dangerous villain, Razer, to the city. Vince intercepts Razer’s arrival, disguises himself as the villain, and infiltrates the inner circle of Scales and his gang. Meanwhile, Fleming battles internally with his alter ego, Chess, and Orwell remains in a dreary state, hinting at a uncertain future.
Guest stars: Grant Bowler (Razer), Michael Irby (Tommy Malinari / Poker Face), Romeo (Lil' Z), George Carroll (Kazzie), Paul Carafotes (Trevor), Lee Arenberg (Razer's Driver), Michael Cornacchia (Pokerface Goon), Chris Trouble Delfosse (Musclehead Goon (uncredited))
- E10 EndgameMar 11, 2011 · 43 min
Synopsis
The Cape's worlds collide as Dana defends Marty after Fleming sets him up to the take the fall for corruption in Palm City.
Guest stars: John Gleeson Connolly (ARK Commander Saxton), Yara Shahidi (Layla Voyt), Demetrius Grosse (Marty's Guard), Wendy Burch (News Anchor), Raymond Ma (Tian Zhao), Samantha Sloyan (Blonde Reporter), Elise Neal (Susan Voyt), Tom McCafferty (ARK Officer)
Cast & crew
Created by Tom Wheeler
David Lyons
Keith David
Summer Glau
James Frain
Jennifer Ferrin
Ryan Wynott
Dorian Missick
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