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The Player

2015Show1 season9 episodesTV-14

Action & AdventureCrime
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic437.2
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic437.2

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Skip it if

  • You want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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The Player episodes

1 season · 9 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Pilot, 7.3
  2. S1 E2 Ante Up, 7.6
  3. S1 E3 L.A. Takedown, 7.5
  4. S1 E4 The Big Blind, 7.5
  5. S1 E5 House Rules, 8.0
  6. S1 E6 The Norseman, 7.7
  7. S1 E7 A House Is Not a Home, 7.6
  8. S1 E8 Downtown Odds, 7.5
  9. S1 E9 Tell, 7.8

Cast

24 of 43 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
MJ Bassett, Oz Scott, Bobby Roth
Written by
John Rogers, Nick Antosca, John Zinman
Produced by
Nick Antosca

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 24, 2015 · November 19, 2015 · Ended

First aired
September 24, 2015
Last aired
November 19, 2015
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 9 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action & Adventure, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
19 countries

Tropes

Large Ham, Cut Lex Luthor a Check, Lightning Bruiser +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Player?"

Questions about The Player

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Player?

PrimeTubi TVAmasian TV

In the United States, The Player streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV and Amasian TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 13 other countries.

Is The Player worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6.9 and Metacritic 43). Audiences rate it higher (71 out of 100) than critics (43).

Is The Player okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong language

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

How long does it take to watch The Player?

6 h

About 6 hours: 9 episodes in 1 season of about 43 minutes each, aired from 2015 to 2015.

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 tropes for it, including Large Ham, Cut Lex Luthor a Check, and Lightning Bruiser.