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?
You’ll delete this show but keep all those stupid “:reality” shows on that are so fake and so not fun or funny! Not worth the screen they were shot upon!!!! Bring back “The Player”!!!
Please do not cancel the player my entire family watch this show
No, they should not have canceled it.
Very disappointed this show has been cancelled! I’m a huge Wesley snipes fan, and so happy to see him in a show!
Loved the Show – really hate that it was cancelled. great character building with just enough mystery there to keep me watching. The action was good enough, and the twists and turns were good story telling. Sure, some of the stunts and timing were unbelievable, but I was greatly entertained.
“The Player” had a lot of moving parts and some interesting characters to monitor. I liked the chemistry among the actors and was quite curious about the hinted ties to hi-level US government and this international gambling cartel. It is definitely a show I’d save. Would really like to know who tanked it and why.
The show had potential but the writers were not at the top of their game.
The player was a very good show sad to see it end I’ve been waiting for it to start back up
Lots of action great writers kept me in suspense.
I might have to sell my Comcast stock over this disapointing news.
I feel the same way! Why do they cancel all the good shows? And keep the crapy ones!
I really enjoyed this show. All the performers were top notch. Why cancel a great show like this one. I am so disappointed. I hope they reconsider.
I loved this show. All the garbage on tv and you take a good action filled show off the air.
That’s why cable channels like AMC,USA, or Fx are stealing viewers from the big networks
Why do they keep taking the good shows off and leave the garbage on. If the make another wives show I think I will gag
loved this show.. a good action story.. shame you decided to end it when there are so many other lame shows that stay on.. you should re-think this decision to stop it.. bring it back and give it a fair chance to grow a following of fans..
I love the show. You can’t take it off the air without a conclusion.
Really liked this show. I wish you would have given it a second chance. Please bring it back.