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The Player

2015·Show
9Episodes in1Season·TV-14
55
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Relentless energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9
  • Tension8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy4

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Dark Humor2

World

Crime, games, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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Episode ratings

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About

An action-packed Las Vegas thriller about a former military operative turned security expert who is drawn into a high-stakes game where an organization of wealthy individuals gamble on his ability to stop some of the biggest crimes imaginable from playing out. Can he take them down from the inside and get revenge for the death of his wife, or is it true what they say: the House always wins.
High-Stakes ThrillerAction-PackedCrime ConspiracyLas Vegas SettingRevenge PlotPsychological StakesEthical DilemmasFast-Paced SuspenseDangerous Game

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Player

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Player legally?

The Player is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV and Amasian TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Player worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 6.9 and Metacritic 43). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Player rated?

TV-14ViolenceStrong language

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

How many seasons does The Player have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 9 episodes of about 43 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Player?

Critics43
Audiences71

Not quite. Audiences rate The Player higher (71) than critics (43). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did The Player air?

It ran from 2015 to 2015 and has ended.

What language is The Player in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Player?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Player in 19 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Player use?

Large HamCut Lex Luthor a CheckLightning BruiserMorality PetRags to RichesTrue NeutralSpotting the ThreadImpaled with Extreme PrejudiceMan of Wealth and TasteAncient ConspiracyDouble EntendreComplaining About Rescues They Don't Likeand 54 more

TV Tropes lists 66 storytelling tropes for The Player, including Large Ham, Cut Lex Luthor a Check, Lightning Bruiser.