Series synopsis
Tarzan is an American action & adventure drama television series that premiered on The WB on October 5, 2003. It ended on November 23, 2003. It was created by Eric Kripke. It stars Travis Fimmel, Sarah Wayne Callies, Miguel A. Núñez Jr. and Leighton Meester.
From the day two decades ago that young John Clayton's parents died and left him alone in the African jungle, he was raised by apes and has emerged as the fearless Tarzan. Captured by his billionaire uncle, Richard Clayton, the CEO of powerful Greystoke Industries, Tarzan is returned, against his will, to his family's home in New York City. Resisting captivity, he escapes into the concrete jungle of New York City where he encounters the strong-willed NYPD detective Jane Porter. Jane's perfectly ...
Premise
From the day two decades ago that young John Clayton's parents died and left him alone in the African jungle, he was raised by apes and has emerged as the fearless Tarzan. Captured by his billionaire uncle, Richard Clayton, the CEO of powerful Greystoke Industries, Tarzan is returned, against his will, to his family's home in New York City. Resisting captivity, he escapes into the concrete jungle of New York City where he encounters the strong-willed NYPD detective Jane Porter. Jane's perfectly ordered life is turned upside-down by Tarzan's dangerous yet profoundly untainted morality. Romantically involved with another member of the force, Detective Michael Foster, Jane is left to choose between reason and instinct, civilization and pure humanity, her head and her heart.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Travis Fimmel as John Clayton Jr. / Tarzan
- Sarah Wayne Callies as Officer Jane Porter
- Miguel A. Núñez Jr. as Detective Sam Sullivan
- Leighton Meester as Nicki Porter
- Lucy Lawless as Kathleen Clayton
- Mitch Pileggi as Richard Clayton
Guest cast
- Garry Chalk
- Frank Welker
- Andrew Jackson
- Kevin Durand
- Gavin Buhr as Greystoke Guard #3
- Joy Tanner as Mrs. Bancroft
- Aaron Abrams as Ralph
- Michael Boisvert as Detective Tom Bridgham
- Sterling K. Brown as Detective Carey
- Fulvio Cecere as Detective Gene Taylor
- Marie V. Cruz as Mary
- Sava Drayton as Detective
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | October 5, 2003 | November 23, 2003 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot (1) 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. |
October 5, 2003 |
| 2 |
Secrets and Lies (2) Tarzan risks exposure when he assists Jane with a police case, helping her find a group of men responsible for attacking a young woman in Central Park. When Jane's fianc' Michael discovers that Tarzan is alive, he makes a deal with Richard Clayton , offering to help capture his nephew. Meanwhile, Jane contacts Tarzan's aunt, Kathleen Clayton in hopes that she will offer Tarzan shelter and protection. |
October 12, 2003 |
| 3 |
Wages of Sin Jane and Sam hit a dead-end while investigating a young boy's disappearance, and Jane enlists Tarzan's help to use his extraordinary tracking skills to find the child. When Sam learns of Tarzan's involvement and his role in Michael's death, he must decide whether to turn him in or keep Jane's secret. |
October 19, 2003 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | The WB |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 5, 2003 |
| Last aired | November 23, 2003 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | Canceled |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:00:00 |