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The Player

The Player
★ 6.3/10•2015•43m•TV-14•Action & Adventure•Crime
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An action-packed Las Vegas thriller about a former military operative turned security expert who is drawn into a high-stakes game where an organization of wealthy individuals gamble on his ability to stop some of the biggest crimes imaginable from playing out. Can he take them down from the inside and get revenge for the death of his wife, or is it true what they say: the House always wins.

StatusCanceled
Runtime43m
LanguageEN
First Air DateSep 24, 2015

Episodes

Episode 1 - PilotE143m

Pilot

Special op turned security expert, Alex Kane, is unable to catch his ex-wife Ginny's murderer. In searching for justice Kane crosses paths with a shadowy organization, called the House, led by Mr. Johnson and Cassandra King. Kane reluctantly joins forces with the elite organization whose members bet on whether he can stop future crimes.

Sep 24, 2015

Episode 2 - Ante UpE243m

Ante Up

Alex Kane is sent to stop a diamond heist and runs into an old colleague that wants information. Mr. Johnson and Cassandra King intervene and threaten to call off the bets. Finally, Kane attends Ginny's funeral and uncovers some shocking evidence about her murder.

Oct 1, 2015

Episode 3 - L.A. TakedownE343m

L.A. Takedown

Alex enlists a friend to investigate Ginny's murder even further, but Mr. Johnson intervenes. Meanwhile, Kane and Cassandra head to the city of angels to stop a sniper from executing a drug cartel's plan for revenge. Detective Brown assists the FBI in an investigation regarding missing ex-special ops in Vegas.

Oct 8, 2015

Episode 4 - The Big BlindE443m

The Big Blind

Detective Brown uncovers the truth about a hit man and in turn arrests Alex's client. Alex continues to look for clues regarding Ginny's murder with the help of Mr. Johnson, but Cassandra is one step ahead of them with her own agenda.

Oct 15, 2015

Episode 5 - House RulesE543m

House Rules

Savvy student Solomon attempts to hack the Pentagon and ends up simultaneously being chased by the Chinese government and the House. The bets are in on whether Alex Kane can get to him first to keep him safe. Meanwhile, Mr. Johnson is encountering issues of his own with an old friend and is forced to take drastic measures. Also, new discoveries are made about Ginny's whereabouts.

Oct 22, 2015

Episode 6 - The NorsemanE643m

The Norseman

After discovering some unnerving news, the House bets on whether Alex Kane can stop a serial killer from striking before Halloween. Meanwhile, Det. Brown is hot on Cassandra's tail and Mr. Johnson intervenes.

Oct 29, 2015

Episode 7 - A House Is Not a HomeE743m

A House Is Not a Home

Alex Kane attempts to stop an enraged father from avenging his family's troubles. Cassandra discovers the location of the next attack and sends Kane to intercept. Meanwhile, Mr. Johnson has ulterior motives for traveling to Chicago.

Nov 5, 2015

Episode 8 - Downtown OddsE843m

Downtown Odds

After an attack on a truckload of drugs and cash, the House sends Alex Kane to stop the violence between the gangs. Mr. Johnson has a conversation with Cassandra about her priorities. Meanwhile, Agent Rose Nolan is in hot pursuit of the truth about the House.

Nov 12, 2015

Episode 9 - TellE943m

Tell

Alex receives a major clue about Ginny's disappearance and teams up with Cassandra to make sure that his next assignment might actually lead him to his ex-wife. Knowing that Mr. Johnson can't be trusted, they know that they have a limited time before he might sabotage this mission. Meanwhile agents Cal Brown and Rose Nolan make a major breakthrough and are able to identify someone who works for the house.

Nov 19, 2015

Actors

Charity Wakefield

Charity Wakefield

Cassandra King

Philip Winchester

Philip Winchester

Alex Kane

Wesley Snipes

Wesley Snipes

Mr. Johnson

Damon Gupton

Damon Gupton

Cal Brown

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