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The Handler

  • TV Series
  • 2003–20042003–2004
  • 1h
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7.1/10
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Joe Pantoliano, Hill Harper, Tanya Wright, and Anna Belknap in The Handler (2003)
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Thriller
FBI agent Joe Renato trains and handles rookie agents who go undercover to solve crimes at all levels of Los Angeles' diverse society, interfacing with government and local law enforcement a... Read allFBI agent Joe Renato trains and handles rookie agents who go undercover to solve crimes at all levels of Los Angeles' diverse society, interfacing with government and local law enforcement agencies. They come to him for help with both long-term and quick sting operations.FBI agent Joe Renato trains and handles rookie agents who go undercover to solve crimes at all levels of Los Angeles' diverse society, interfacing with government and local law enforcement agencies. They come to him for help with both long-term and quick sting operations.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
186
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  • Creator
    • Chris Haddock
  • Stars
    • Joe Pantoliano
    • Anna Belknap
    • Lola Glaudini
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  • Creator
    • Chris Haddock
  • Stars
    • Joe Pantoliano
    • Anna Belknap
    • Lola Glaudini
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    • 5User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Episodes16

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    Joe Pantoliano
    Joe Pantoliano
    • Joe Renatoas Joe Renato
    16 episodes16 eps • 2003–2004
    Anna Belknap
    Anna Belknap
    • Lilyas Lily
    16 episodes16 eps • 2003–2004
    Lola Glaudini
    Lola Glaudini
    • Heatheras Heather
    16 episodes16 eps • 2003–2004
    Tanya Wright
    Tanya Wright
    • Marcyas Marcy
    16 episodes16 eps • 2003–2004
    Hill Harper
    Hill Harper
    • Darnellas Darnell
    16 episodes16 eps • 2003–2004
    Ed O'Ross
    Ed O'Ross
    • Marty Flemingas Marty Fleming
    3 episodes3 eps • 2003
    Mary Mara
    Mary Mara
    • Camilleas Camille
    3 episodes3 eps • 2003–2004
    Brent Briscoe
    Brent Briscoe
    • Chester Webberas Chester Webber
    3 episodes3 eps • 2003–2004
    Natalia Novikova
    Natalia Novikova
    • Elenaas Elena
    3 episodes3 eps • 2003
    Arie Verveen
    Arie Verveen
    • Paulas Paul
    3 episodes3 eps • 2003
    Jeffrey Dean Morgan
    Jeffrey Dean Morgan
    • Mikeas Mike
    2 episodes2 eps • 2004
    Armin Shimerman
    Armin Shimerman
    • Maxwell Rosenheimas Maxwell Rosenheim
    2 episodes2 eps • 2003
    John Cassini
    John Cassini
    • Lou Renatoas Lou Renato
    2 episodes2 eps • 2003
    Emilie de Ravin
    Emilie de Ravin
    • Ginaas Gina
    2 episodes2 eps • 2003–2004
    John Pyper-Ferguson
    John Pyper-Ferguson
    • Carlas Carl
    2 episodes2 eps • 2004
    Patrick Cupo
    Patrick Cupo
    • Agent Racicotas Agent Racicot
    2 episodes2 eps • 2003–2004
    Harry Lennix
    Harry Lennix
    • DEA Handleras DEA Handler
    1 episode1 ep • 2003
    Julio Oscar Mechoso
    Julio Oscar Mechoso
    • Hector Vargasas Hector Vargas
    1 episode1 ep • 2003
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      • Chris Haddock
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    Storyline

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    FBI agent Joe Renato trains and handles rookie agents who go undercover to solve crimes at all levels of Los Angeles' diverse society, interfacing with government and local law enforcement agencies. They come to him for help with both long-term and quick sting operations. —Anonymous
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    • two word series title
    • fbi federal bureau of investigation
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      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Thriller
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    • Trivia
      CBS was going to give this show a full-season of 22 episodes but it didn't happen because the series only aired 14 episodes and then was canceled with two episodes remaining unaired.
    • Quotes

      Joe Renato: What's happening? Let's go! I don't have much time ... I gotta go kill a guy.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Late Show with David Letterman: Episode dated 26 September 2003 (2003)

    User reviews5

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    Too gritty for prime-time?
    It never fails; as soon as I glom on to a prime-time diversion with a scintilla of character and originality, it gets nixed by the powers-that-be. "Big Apple", "Lucky", "Vengeance Unlimited", "The Agency"; and now, "The Handler". A perfect showcase for Joe Pantoliano's acting chops falls to the headsman's axe because it's a touch too gritty, with a plot that DEMANDS you pay attention with more than one's usual reptile-brain awareness. This whole situation reminds me of the comment that the Zucker brothers(creators of the "Airplane!" spoofs) made about why their series "Police Squad" was cancelled: "The executives complained that the viewers would have to pay attention to enjoy it." Trust me: if the star of the way-above-average "Joan of Arcadia" wasn't so hot-looking, Friday nights would be nothing but more reality shows. I guess I can count my blessings and be thankful--right?
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    • Aug 10, 2004

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    • Release date
      • September 26, 2003 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Street Boss
    • Filming locations
      • Barwick Studios - 4585 Electronics Place, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Viacom Productions
      • Haddock Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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