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The Cape

2011·Show
10Episodes in1Season·TV-14
IMDb5.7Metacritic546.5Rotten Tomatoes41%50%
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Where to watch

The RokuFandango at Home FreePBS

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The Cape fingerprint

High energy, no humor.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Suit up. Fight back.

"The Cape" is a drama series following Vince Faraday, an honest cop on a corrupt police force, who finds himself framed for a series of murders and presumed dead. He is forced into hiding, leaving behind his wife Dana and son, Trip. Fueled by a desire to reunite with his family and to battle the criminal forces that have overtaken Palm City, Vince Faraday becomes "The Cape" - his son's favorite comic book superhero - and takes the law into his own hands.
Superhero Origin StoryCrime ThrillerVigilante JusticePolice CorruptionFamily SeparationConspiracy PlotAction-PackedComic Book InspiredUrban Setting

Crew

Directed by:
Deran Sarafian, Roxann Dawson, Simon West
Written by:
Tom Wheeler, William Wheeler, Craig Titley
Produced by:
Gail Berman, Lloyd Braun, Christine Roum
Composed by:
Bear McCreary

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Cape

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Cape legally?

The RokuFandango at Home FreePBS

You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free and PBS. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Cape worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 41%, and Metacritic 54). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Cape rated?

TV-14ViolenceStrong language

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How many seasons does The Cape have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 10 episodes of about 43 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Cape?

Critics48
Audiences57

Not quite. Audiences rate The Cape higher (57) than critics (48). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did The Cape air?

It ran from 2011 to 2011 and has ended.

What language is The Cape in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Cape?

6AUCAFRGBGGUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Cape in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Cape use?

Ironic NameLuke, I Am Your FatherHidden Agenda VillainPolice Are UselessDaddy Had a Good Reason for Abandoning YouTransparent TechMaybe Magic, Maybe MundaneMind RapeRoom Full of CrazyCar CushionAwesome by AnalysisCliffhangerand 172 more

TV Tropes lists 184 storytelling tropes for The Cape, including Ironic Name, Luke, I Am Your Father, Hidden Agenda Villain.