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Release Date:
26 September 2003 (USA) morePlot:
FBI agent Joe Renato trains and handles rookie agents who go undercover to solve crimes at all levels of Los Angeles' diverse society... moreAwards:
1 nomination moreUser Comments:
Too gritty for prime-time? moreCast
(Series Cast Summary - 5 of 16) | Joe Pantoliano | ... | Joe Renato (16 episodes, 2003-2004) |
 | Hill Harper | ... | Darnell (16 episodes, 2003-2004) |
 | Anna Belknap | ... | Lily (16 episodes, 2003-2004) |
 | Tanya Wright | ... | Marcy (16 episodes, 2003-2004) |
 | Lola Glaudini | ... | Heather (16 episodes, 2003-2004) |
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60 minCountry:
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Los Angeles, California, USAMOVIEmeter: 
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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. moreQuotes:
Joe Renato: What's happening? Let's go! I don't have much time ... I gotta go kill a guy. moreFAQ
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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?