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The Player
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The Player

Thu, Sep 24, 2015
  • Action & Adventure
  • Crime
Series · Synopsis

Synopsis

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.

Where to watch

Streaming on

  • NBC↗
Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Charity Wakefield
    Charity Wakefield
    as Cassandra King
  • Philip Winchester
    Philip Winchester
    as Alex Kane
  • Wesley Snipes
    Wesley Snipes
    as Mr. Johnson
  • Damon Gupton
    Damon Gupton
    as Cal Brown
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Episodes

1 season · 9 episodes

Ended · 9 aired
Season 1
9 episodes · 9 aired
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  • E1
    Pilot
    Aired · Fri, Sep 25, 2015 · 60m

    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.

  • E2
    Ante Up
    Aired · Fri, Oct 2, 2015 · 60m

    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.

  • E3
    L.A. Takedown
    Aired · Fri, Oct 9, 2015 · 60m

    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.

  • E4
    The Big Blind
    Aired · Fri, Oct 16, 2015 · 60m

    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.

  • E5
    House Rules
    Aired · Fri, Oct 23, 2015 · 60m

    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.

  • E6
    The Norseman
    Aired · Fri, Oct 30, 2015 · 60m

    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. Patrick Breenan.

  • E7
    A House Is Not a Home
    Aired · Fri, Nov 6, 2015 · 60m

    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. Damon Gupton stars. Daisy Betts, Michael Irby, Catherine Dent, Keiana Richard, David Gautreaux and Christina Vidal guest star.

  • E8
    Downtown Odds
    Aired · Fri, Nov 13, 2015 · 60m

    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. Damon Gupton stars. Nick Wechsler, Keesha Sharp, Lombardo Boyar, David Castaneda Jr., Anthony Criss, Adam Ryan Rennie, Joe Holt, Paige Hurd and Christopher Heyerdahl guest star.

  • E9
    Tell
    Aired · Fri, Nov 20, 2015 · 60m

    Agent Nolan makes a bold move against the House as Alex and Cassandra uncover a shocking secret about Ginny's disappearance.