The_Fugitive_(2020_TV_series)

<i>The Fugitive</i> (2020 TV series)

The Fugitive (2020 TV series)

American television series

The Fugitive is an American action thriller television series directed by Stephen Hopkins[1] and developed by Nick Santora for Quibi. Classified as a contemporary update to the plot from the 1963 television series and its 1993 film adaptation, albeit with new characters, it serves as the fifth release in the titular franchise.

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The series premiered on August 3, 2020. Episodes are between six and nine minutes long.[2]

Premise

A bomb explodes in a Los Angeles subway train. Mike Ferro, a blue-collar worker who was in the train, is wrongfully accused by the press. While concerned about his wife and 10-year-old daughter, faulty evidence and a scoop-hunting journalist convince everyone about his responsibility. Mike must prove his innocence by uncovering the real perpetrator before the cop heading the investigation can apprehend him.

Cast

Episodes

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Production

Development

The series was announced in July 2019, to be a part of the upcoming Quibi streaming service.[4] In September, Stephen Hopkins was brought on to direct with filming beginning in October.[5]

In September 2019, Boyd Holbrook and Kiefer Sutherland were cast to star in the series.[5] In November, Tiya Sircar was added to the cast.[6] In December 2019, it was announced that several new cast members would be joining the lineup Natalie Martinez, Brian Geraghty, Genesis Rodriguez and Keilani Arellanes.[7]

Release

On February 1, 2020, the first teaser trailer was released.[8]

See also

References

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    ""The Fugitive 2020 TV series season 1 is set to release on 3rd august only on Quibi"". toplistspedia.com. 1 July 2020.
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    ""Stream It Or Skip It: 'The Fugitive' On Quibi"". 3 August 2020.
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    "The Fugitive – Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
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    Petski, Denise (July 8, 2019). "'The Fugitive' Drama Series From Nick Santora In The Works At Quibi". Deadline. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
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    Petski, Denise (September 17, 2019). "Kiefer Sutherland & Boyd Holbrook To Star In 'The Fugitive' For Quibi". Deadline. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
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    Petski, Denise (November 1, 2019). "Tiya Sircar Joins 'The Fugitive' At Quibi". Deadline. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
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    Pederson, Erik (December 5, 2019). "'The Fugitive': Quibi Adds Four To Cast Of Boyd Holdbrook-Keifer Sutherland Drama Series". Deadline. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
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    Andreeva, Nellie (February 1, 2020). "Kiefer Sutherland Launches Manhunt In First Teaser For Quibi's 'The Fugitive' Reboot". Deadline. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
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