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The Player

2015TV-141 season6.3 / 10

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.

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Synopsis

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.

Cast, crew and production details

About The Player

Cast

Charity WakefieldCassandra King

Philip WinchesterAlex Kane

Wesley SnipesMr. Johnson

Damon GuptonCal Brown

Daisy BettsGinny

Carlo RotaDaoud Raqiv

Haaz Sleiman

Isiah AdamsVictor

Credits

Created by: John Rogers, John Fox
Written by: Patrick Massett, John Zinman, Michael Ostrowski, Amanda Segel, Jim Campolongo, Nick Antosca, VJ Boyd, Jessica Grasl, S.J. Hodges, John Rogers, John Rogers, John Fox

Production details

Status: Canceled
Series type: Scripted
Episodes: 9
Original language: English

Networks & production

NBCUnited States
Kung Fu Monkey ProductionsUnited States
Davis EntertainmentUnited States
Universal TelevisionUnited States
Sony Pictures TelevisionUnited States

Themes

gamblinglas vegassecurity

Season 1 episodes

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Episode 1

Pilot

Sep 24, 201543m6.3 / 10

Special op turned security expert, Alex Kane, is unable to catch his ex-wife Ginny's murderer. In searching for justice Kane crosses paths with a shadowy organization, called the House, led by Mr. Johnson and Cassandra King. Kane reluctantly joins forces with the elite organization whose members bet on whether he can stop future crimes.

Directed by Bharat NalluriWritten by John Fox, John Rogers, John RogersGuest stars Daisy Betts, Carlo Rota, Haaz Sleiman, Isiah Adams, Usman Ally, Jade Bender, Dion Mucciacito, Nitya Vidyasagar

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Episode 2

Ante Up

Oct 1, 201543m7.5 / 10

Alex Kane is sent to stop a diamond heist and runs into an old colleague that wants information. Mr. Johnson and Cassandra King intervene and threaten to call off the bets. Finally, Kane attends Ginny's funeral and uncovers some shocking evidence about her murder.

Directed by MJ BassettWritten by Jim CampolongoGuest stars Daisy Betts, Joseph Sikora, Nick Wechsler, Dustin Ybarra, Courtney Grosbeck

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Episode 3

L.A. Takedown

Oct 8, 201543m7.2 / 10

Alex enlists a friend to investigate Ginny's murder even further, but Mr. Johnson intervenes. Meanwhile, Kane and Cassandra head to the city of angels to stop a sniper from executing a drug cartel's plan for revenge. Detective Brown assists the FBI in an investigation regarding missing ex-special ops in Vegas.

Directed by Bill JohnsonWritten by VJ BoydGuest stars Dustin Ybarra, KaDee Strickland, Mackenzie Astin, Gerardo Celasco, Fiona Dourif, Lobo Sebastian, Cody Sullivan

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Episode 4

The Big Blind

Oct 15, 201543m7.6 / 10

Detective Brown uncovers the truth about a hit man and in turn arrests Alex's client. Alex continues to look for clues regarding Ginny's murder with the help of Mr. Johnson, but Cassandra is one step ahead of them with her own agenda.

Directed by Oz ScottWritten by Jessica GraslGuest stars Daisy Betts, Nick Wechsler, Carmine Giovinazzo, Nikki DeLoach, Eric Roberts

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Episode 5

House Rules

Oct 22, 201543m7.3 / 10

Savvy student Solomon attempts to hack the Pentagon and ends up simultaneously being chased by the Chinese government and the House. The bets are in on whether Alex Kane can get to him first to keep him safe. Meanwhile, Mr. Johnson is encountering issues of his own with an old friend and is forced to take drastic measures. Also, new discoveries are made about Ginny's whereabouts.

Directed by MJ BassettWritten by Amanda SegelGuest stars Daisy Betts, Nik Dodani, Will Yun Lee, Jonno Roberts, Ramon De Ocampo, Chi Muoi Lo

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Episode 6

The Norseman

Oct 29, 201543m7.6 / 10

After discovering some unnerving news, the House bets on whether Alex Kane can stop a serial killer from striking before Halloween. Meanwhile, Det. Brown is hot on Cassandra's tail and Mr. Johnson intervenes.

Directed by Steven A. AdelsonWritten by Nick AntoscaGuest stars Daisy Betts, Courtney Grosbeck, KaDee Strickland, Patrick Brennan, Richard Roundtree

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Episode 7

A House Is Not a Home

Nov 5, 201543m5.0 / 10

Alex Kane attempts to stop an enraged father from avenging his family's troubles. Cassandra discovers the location of the next attack and sends Kane to intercept. Meanwhile, Mr. Johnson has ulterior motives for traveling to Chicago.

Directed by Nick CopusWritten by S.J. HodgesGuest stars Richard Roundtree, Michael Irby, Catherine Dent, David Gautreaux, Christina Vidal Mitchell, Keiana Richàrd

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Episode 8

Downtown Odds

Nov 12, 201543m5.0 / 10

After an attack on a truckload of drugs and cash, the House sends Alex Kane to stop the violence between the gangs. Mr. Johnson has a conversation with Cassandra about her priorities. Meanwhile, Agent Rose Nolan is in hot pursuit of the truth about the House.

Directed by Brad TanenbaumWritten by Michael OstrowskiGuest stars KaDee Strickland, Lombardo Boyar, David Castañeda, Treach, Christopher Heyerdahl, Joe Holt, Jacquie Barnbrook

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Episode 9

Tell

Nov 19, 201543m7.0 / 10Finale

Alex receives a major clue about Ginny's disappearance and teams up with Cassandra to make sure that his next assignment might actually lead him to his ex-wife. Knowing that Mr. Johnson can't be trusted, they know that they have a limited time before he might sabotage this mission. Meanwhile agents Cal Brown and Rose Nolan make a major breakthrough and are able to identify someone who works for the house.

Directed by Bobby RothWritten by Patrick Massett, John ZinmanGuest stars Daisy Betts, KaDee Strickland, Jeff Fahey, Jeff Marlow

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Episode information updated Jul 22, 2026

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