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The Handler

2003–2004 · 1 season

A steady, talky undercover-cop drama that leans on procedure and mentorship more than action, asking you to track who is lying to whom.

Created by
Chris Haddock
Genres
Drama, Crime
Overview
The Handler is a crime series created by Canadian writer-producer Chris Haddock, airing in the United States on CBS in the 2003-04 season. The show starred Joe Pantoliano as Joe Renato, an FBI agent assigned to train and handle young undercover officers in the FBI. Other cast members included Hill Harper, Anna Belknap, Lola Glaudini, and Tanya Wright. Belknap and Harper would reunite as costars on the drama CSI: New York beginning in 2005.
How it feels
Measured and needs your attention.
About
Crime, deception, identity, loyalty
Content
Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
Note
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Created by
Chris Haddock
Genres
Drama, Crime
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    Places
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex mild
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    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action3
    Horror1
    Humour3
    Realism7
    Romance2
    Tension5
    Darkness5
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight4

    Cast

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    Genres
    drama, crime
    Created by
    Chris Haddock
    Written by
    Chris Haddock, Frank Military, Jim Kouf, Laurie McCarthy
    Starring
    Joe Pantoliano, Anna Belknap, Hill Harper, Lola Glaudini, Tanya Wright, Emilie de Ravin, Art LaFleur, Mike Starr
    Length
    1 seasons, 16 episodes, 60 min each
    Network
    CBS
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    English

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