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The Pretender Filming Locations

1996 TV Show

A specially gifted man, with the ability to instantly master any skill, escapes from a secret testing facility and travels the country taking on different jobs and helping strangers while hiding from his kidnappers.

Filming Locations Map 2 locations

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Toronto City Hall, 100, Queen Street West, Yonge-Bay Corridor, Spadinaβ€”Fort York, Toronto, Golden Horseshoe, Ontario, M5H 2N2, Canada
Scene: (pilot only)
📍 Toronto filming locations
Los Angeles City Hall, 200, North Spring Street, Civic Center, Downtown, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 90012, United States of America
Scene: (seasons 1-4)
📍 Los Angeles filming locations

The thriller about a genius who takes on any identity to help those in need was filmed in and around Los Angeles.

Where was The Pretender filmed?

The Pretender was filmed in Los Angeles, California.

Every The Pretender location, explained

1

The city – Los Angeles

The story used Los Angeles and its surroundings.

2

The studios – Los Angeles

Interiors were built at studios in Los Angeles.

3

The country – California

Further scenes used the country around Los Angeles.

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A master of disguise

The story follows a genius who takes on new identities.

Planning a visit

Los Angeles – the show’s real home – is an accessible city.

The Pretender Fun Facts

1
Filmed in Los Angeles The show used the LA area.
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A master of disguise The hero can pass as any professional.
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A man on the run He is pursued by the agency that raised him.
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Helping others He uses his gifts to help those in need.
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A cult favourite The thriller built a devoted following.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where was The Pretender filmed?
In Los Angeles, California.
Is it set in one place?
No – the hero travels the US, filmed around LA.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Los Angeles is accessible.
What is it about?
A genius who takes on any identity.
When did it start?
1996.