Network: NBC
Episodes: Nine (hour)
Seasons: One
TV show dates: September 24, 2015 — November 19, 2015
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Philip Winchester, Charity Wakefield, Damon Gupton, and Wesley Snipes.
TV show description:
Set in gambling capital Las Vegas, this high action drama series shows us a world where the rich and powerful are betting on crime.
“The House” is a huge game where world events are predicted, gambled upon and influenced by a shadowy elite. Controlling the game is the “The Pitt Boss,” a mysterious Mr. Johnson (Wesley Snipes). “The Dealer” is Cassandra (Charity Wakefield) and she recruits rogue FBI agent Alex Kane (Philip Winchester) as “The Player”.
Highly skilled in both analytics and field operations, Alex is driven by the need to find out who killed his wife. Where once there was a line he would not cross, he can now only think of revenge. With seemingly nothing to lose, this makes him one of the deadliest players the game has seen and, in turn, a valuable asset to “The House”.
Cassandra is quick to note that Alex is unlike other players in that his conscience plays a part in how he plays. Protecting the innocent is seemingly ingrained in him.
As Alex becomes embroiled in this massive conspiracy, he must learn to exploit those puppet masters who control him in order to get to the truth. Chased by domestic law enforcement, there is no one to trust and it seems his only asset is his importance to “The game”.
Episode #9 — Tell
Working together to find Ginny, Alex (Philip Winchester) and Cassandra (Charity Wakefield) discover Ginny’s mysterious key opens a storage unit. It’s a dead end though, filled with Ginny’s possessions instead of clues. But a burner phone and book left for Alex by a mysterious “friend” leads them to Jack Fuller, a former U.S. Marshal who now helps fugitives disappear.Cassandra suggests setting a bet themselves involving Fuller to see if Johnson (Wesley Snipes) gives away any involvement. Sure enough, Johnson revises the bet under false pretext. Although Alex locates Fuller, he is unable to apprehend him, and Fuller escapes onto a plane – where Johnson is waiting for him.
Meanwhile, Cassandra is kidnapped by Agent Nolan, who uses Cal (Damon Gupton) to set up an interrogation. Not intimidated, Cassandra turns the questions on Nolan before disarming her guards, taking a gun and freeing herself. Off the interrogation, Cal calls Alex angry and questioning, and although Alex warns Cal he’s in danger, it’s too late. Gunmen are already chasing him down. Just when Cal looks done for, Alex swoops in to save his friend and rushes him to the ER.
Enraged by what happened to Cal, Alex arrives at the House gunning for a fight. He and Johnson trade blows until Cassandra forces a truce at gunpoint. Johnson tells Alex he wasn’t responsible for Cal – someone is playing them against each other. He asks Alex for help with this dangerous threat, but Alex walks away.
In an attempt to win Alex back, Johnson brings him Fuller. Alex is shocked to learn Ginny hired Fuller to help her disappear. Before Fuller was able to finish the job though, a group of men showed up, and now no one knows where Ginny is. Realizing Johnson doesn’t know either, Alex tells him he has no use for Johnson or the House. He’s done. Alex goes to the storage locker to read a letter Ginny left him and reminisce. But a spilled beer leads him to discover a fake wall, and on the other side… a giant cache of guns and ammunition. (Courtesy NBC.)
First aired: November 19, 2015.
What do you think? Do you like The Player TV show? Do you think it should have been cancelled or renewed for a second season?
Why would it be canceled ? This is BULL… . It”s A GREAT SHOW . Snipes deserves (AND WINCHESTER AND REST )deserves A better chance than this!!!! Need I Say More! JUST WATCH IT, AND YOU WILL SEE. IT HAS LEGS SOME DON’T SEE.
Do not cancel the player. It is a real great show. My husband and I watch it faithfully.
I have to admit, the first episode had me thinking BORING! However, I have stuck with the show and each episode that has followed has gotten more interesting–to the point of my wanting to find out more of the main characters’ backstories. Canceling the show or limiting it to 9 episodes is so typical of mainstream TV now. Networks do not give shows a chance to find an audience and let them grow with it. I wish I had the ability to make the decision to go with the full season and then make a decision—it will only get better… Read more »
Do Not Cancel The Player, it is a DAMN GOOD SHOW. You need to move it off of Thursday and bring it back on any other day. More Wesley Snipes’ character manipulating life and death and occasionally killing folks Alex can’t get to on his level. This show has potential to the Drama equivalent of The Cosby show and Cheers as the plot lines can be endless. Alex can be sent to stop School shootings, Terrorist Attacks, Biker Gang and Street Gang feuds, Rogue Government Agents, hell he and Mr. Kane can take down B613 and some Terminators. I’d gamble… Read more »
Since Law&Order Special Victims Unit
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I really love the show, very Alias like. Hope they actually keep it on the air, it is one of the few shoes I will actually watch. Love Philip Winchester!!!
Ok, 3rd episode isn’t any better…kill off Charity, this show will survive ….the other women in the show are great….who is she related to on the Execurtive Producers list? She’s bloody terrible….rest of the show not bad.
It’s too fast paced. The plot is extremely rushed. The action is ridiculously over the top, and unbelievable. Yes it’s a TV show, but I hate unrealistic crap. At least have some type of reality.
It reminds me of those old action shows of the 80’s, like the dumb action displayed on the A-team. I’m watching because it’s programmed and I’m bored, but it could be better. I rather watch Blade on repeat.
I haven’t seen Charity Wakefield in anything, but this show might be quite good but they need to replace her, she can’t act…a little over the top. There are lots of great actresses out there….Philip Winchester is excellent, and Wesley Snipes..not bad. Good action, there is a story line…so I guess we’ll see. They’ve got some competition…. Too bad Strike Back ended…
They need to have her shot next episode…I just can’t watch this…it’s almost like her accent is fake it’s so over acted…. I can handle most shows…but this actress and character completely ruin this show.
Let’s see where this goes…I did enjoy the action of the 1st epi…
Great action but just didn’t sell me on the plot. I like Philip Winchester and have watched Strike Back religiously since the beginning. Wesley could care less about. Just don’t think it’s gonna get me to watch more eps…
This is what I like most about The Player – ACTION. The series totally got me hooked.
outstanding! a show that keeps you on the edge!
Interesting concept. Good to see Westley Snipes in action. First show was good, if you like fast paced action. This is made for you. LOVED IT.
I only caught part of it, I want to go back and watch the whole episode, but it looks interesting to me.