Tarzan 

This thrilling contemporary take transforms the classic Tarzan tale into a rapid-fire adventure, an intriguing mystery and, most of all, a fiery love story. Strong-willed NYPD detective ... See full summary »

Creators:

Eric Kripke, Michael Colleary, Mike Werb

Stars:

Travis Fimmel, Sarah Wayne Callies, Miguel A. Núñez Jr.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Travis Fimmel	...	John Clayton / ... 9 episodes, 2003
Sarah Wayne Callies	...	Jane Porter 9 episodes, 2003
Miguel A. Núñez Jr.	...	Detective Sam Sullivan 9 episodes, 2003
Mitch Pileggi	...	Richard Clayton 9 episodes, 2003
Lucy Lawless	...	Kathleen Clayton 7 episodes, 2003
Douglas O'Keeffe	...	Patrick Nash 6 episodes, 2003
Fulvio Cecere	...	Detective Gene Taylor 6 episodes, 2003
Leighton Meester	...	Nicki Porter 5 episodes, 2003
Joe Grifasi	...	Lieutenant Scott Connor 5 episodes, 2003
Tim Guinee	...	Donald Ingram 4 episodes, 2003
Marie V. Cruz	...	Mary 3 episodes, 2003
Johnny Messner	...	Detective Michael Foster 3 episodes, 2003
Garry Chalk	...	Captain Jim Archer 2 episodes, 2003
Sterling K. Brown	...	Detective Carey 2 episodes, 2003
Christopher Cordell	...	Greystoke Guard #2 / ... 2 episodes, 2003
Kevin Durand	...	Gregory Creal / ... 2 episodes, 2003
Tig Fong	...	Greystoke Guard 2 episodes, 2003
Samantha Gutstadt	...	Kathleen's Assistant 2 episodes, 2003
Ty Olsson	...	Animal Control Officer 2 episodes, 2003
Dan Zukovic	...	Maitre'D / ... 2 episodes, 2003

Storyline

This thrilling contemporary take transforms the classic Tarzan tale into a rapid-fire adventure, an intriguing mystery and, most of all, a fiery love story. Strong-willed NYPD detective Jane Porter's perfectly ordered life turns upside down when a routine case unexpectedly leads her to primal and passionate Tarzan, now loose in the urban jungles of New York City. After plucking the mysterious feral man from his wild home, Tarzan's billionaire uncle, the CEO of powerful Greystoke Industries, stops at nothing to 'civilize' Tarzan in his own image. And, inexorably attracted to Tarzan's dangerous yet profoundly innocent nature, Jane wrestles with reason and instinct, civilization and savagery, her heart and her head.

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Plot Keywords:

tarzan | nypd | new york city | vigilante | police detective | 

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Taglines:

The Hunt is On.

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Drama | Mystery | Romance

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Details

Country:

Canada USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 October 2003 (USA)

Also Known As:

Tarzan and Jane

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Laura Ziskin Productions,Warner Bros. Animation,The Gerber Co.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Jason Ritter auditioned for the titular role.

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Quotes

Jane Porter: We have to get you home.
Tarzan: No.
Jane Porter: Everybody thinks you're dead. This is your chance.
Tarzan: No. I don't belong there.
Jane Porter: What do you mean?
Tarzan: I belong with you.

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Connections

Follows Ape Man of the Jungle (1964)

User Reviews

Surprisingly good!

The one and only reason I started watching "Tarzan" was Lusy Lawless.I just wanted to see her in something other then "Xina". I absolutely did not expect anything good from the show itself. But what a surprise. It's not half as bad as I expected. Sarah Wayne Callies is incredible. Her Jane is not a one-dimensional character and definetely not a swept- off-her feet teenager. She's a grown up woman, independent, smart and strong. I like that very much.Lucy Lawless did not disappoint also. Of course it's not her show and she doesn't have much to do. But the biggest surprise for me personally is the character of Tarzan. With every episode writers and Travis Fimmel are making me to take him more and more seriously, which I didn't think would be possible.And I like that the story of Tarzan and Jane' affection for each other is developing rather slowly - it has a grown up feeling to it. I do not expect any intellectually challenging story lines from the show like this. But so far I'm watching and enjoying it every week. My one advice to writers would be to add a bit of humor to it and not to take themselves too seriously.In any case "Tarzan" has my vote.