Hack (2002–2004)

When corruption charges strip him of his job, his family and his pride, former cop Mike Olshansky forges a new identity as a Philadelphia cab driver, patrolling the city as a roving vigilante who works with local police.

Creator:

David Koepp

Stars:

Andre Braugher, David Morse, Matthew Borish

1 nomination.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Andre Braugher	...	Marcellus Washington (40 episodes, 2002-2004)
David Morse	...	Mike Olshansky (40 episodes, 2002-2004)
Matthew Borish	...	Mikey Olshansky (28 episodes, 2002-2003)
George Dzundza	...	Tom Grzelak (22 episodes, 2002-2003)

Storyline

When corruption charges strip him of his job, his family and his pride, former cop Mike Olshansky forges a new identity as a Philadelphia cab driver, patrolling the city as a roving vigilante who works with local police.

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Plot Keywords:

taxi | vigilante | taxi driver | ex cop | philadelphia pennsylvania | 

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Taglines:

To some he's just a cabbie... but for people in trouble this ex-cop is a hero.

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Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

CBS Primetime

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 September 2002 (USA)

Also Known As:

Die Straßen von Philadelphia

Filming Locations:

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

CBS Productions, Pariah Entertainment Group, Big Ticket Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Olshansky lives on the 4400 block of Larchwood Street in West Philadelphia.

User Reviews

Best show on TV.

The show is now over and gone, but while it was on it was my favorite of all TV shows. I liked David Morse from his movie 'The Crossing Guard'. He plays a somewhat similar role here, in that of a person who has made a regrettable mistake in life and now is somewhat lost and trying Day By Day to find a role in the world and a way forward, a role many of us should be able to relate to. All the shows were wonderful stories of human interest and 'compassion' (Dict: Deep awareness of the suffering of another coupled with the wish to relieve it). I never understood why the show didn't receive better reviews, personally, I would much rather see a program, like this, about people interacting with others, struggling with their problems and trying to help one another, rather than continuous murder and action. I think the writers did an excellent job.