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?
That’s a bunch of bull why are you idiots cancelling this show
Another good show that is not getting a chance. Bring it back!
I love this show. It has lots action. Very entertaining. Please reconsider its
cancellation.
It is a great show! Wish it was not canceled! Very entertaining!
What were thinking about NBC. This the best show evern shown on your network and you decide to cancel before it has a chance to be fully appreciated. NBC, rethink your decision. You have made a great mistake and it can and will cost you loyal viewers like myself. I am EXTREMELY disappointed in your decision.
OMG – I can’t believe these idiots are cancelling this show! I’m so done with NBC!
My husband and I really love the show . Not sure why NBC always shoots themself in the foot and leaves crap on and takes the good shows off. I for one will not watch anymore shows on NBC since NBC execs keep canceling all the interesting shows..
In an age where reality tv shows are getting all the air time, it was good to see a show written where the was thought process put into it. sure the initial idea has been done before, but “The Player’s” iteration was well done. As one reviewer stated, the different characters’ development as the show went on was intriguing, and the new players showing up gave the show an appealing case that made you want to see what the next episode has to offer. NBCs initial decision to put an action show on the same slot where Thursday night football… Read more »
Screw NBC. I refuse to watch whatever crap show they replace the Player with and I will have to seriously consider any other NBC shows I watch because of their poor decision making ability. NBC blows.
The best show I’ve seen in a long time should of never been canceled.
Simply put, no The Player should not have been canceled…as a screenwriter, I believe there’s more of a story to tell going forward vs. replacing this show.with.a lesser show of _______.!!!
I wasn’t sure after the first few episodes of just bang bang crash crash. Now the show was just starting to get interesting with the background development of the other characters. There’s a lot of mystery behind each individual that was just starting to be explored. I hope another network picks it up. I will be a loyal viewer.
Now NBC wants to ram JENNIFER LOPEZ down our throats as the new “believable” cop drama in January, betting on that 18 – 49 age group to go goo-goo eyed over her instead. She/her show got THE PLAYERS time slot. Like they expect us to believe that a Hispanic FBI agent in the time slot is going to fix any ratings with the ABC line-up and competition!
I cannot stand that ………. woman, have to find another show to watch,
Critics are idiots. Ratings need to come from everyone’s tv not a subset. Just like every other good show I like this will be cancelled. What is wrong with America where a great action packed show gets cancelled but 50 reality and crappy cop shows stay on the air.
I’d read rumors this show wouldn’t make it based on the initial ratings or critics reviews (not sure which) so this isn’t a big surprise. What’s interesting is that the story is unique even if the car chases, last minute saves, fight scenes, etc. are not. The idea of an organization that fights crime and is funded by gamblers who bet on the outcome is a pretty unique idea. Throw in a shadowy adversary, the FBI, a faked death and disappearance of the main characters wife, the FBI, a brilliant and beautiful computer techie who provides support during the game,… Read more »