Tarzan (2003 TV series)

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Tarzan
File:Tarzan title screenshot.jpg
Tarzan logo
Created byEdgar Rice Burroughs (characters)
StarringSee Cast below
Country of originUSA
No. of episodes8
Production
Running timeapprox. 43:00 (per episode)
Original release
NetworkThe WB
Release5 October 2003 –
23 November 2003

Tarzan is an American television series that premiered on 5 October 2003 on The WB. Based on the Tarzan series by Edgar Rice Burroughs, this TV series was set in New York City, depicting a modern-day adaptation on Burroughs' characters. The series was cancelled after 8 episodes.

Synopsis

A NYPD detective, Jane Porter's ordinary life is disrupted when a routine case unexpectedly leads her to John Clayton, who prefers to be called Tarzan. After being proclaimed dead for 20 years, John Clayton was found by his billionaire uncle, Richard Clayton who is the CEO of powerful Greystoke Industries, in the jungles of South America. Held against his will at his uncle's home, Tarzan escaped and prowled all over the city, helping others in need. Upon meeting Jane, he begins to follow her from her home to crime scenes, simultaneously assisting her with her police cases.

Cast

File:Tarzan cast.jpg
Callies and Núñez in Tarzan

Main Cast

Recurring/guest

List of episodes

The series premiered on 5 October 2003 and ended on 23 November 2003 with a total of 8 episodes.

Picture Title Writer Director Original Airdate Prod. #
File:Tarzan episode1.jpg Pilot Eric Kripke David Nutter 5 October 2003 176650
Detective Jane Porter meets John Clayton who escaped from his uncle's confinement at the headquarters of Greystoke Industries. Porter and her partner, Sam Sullivan involve themselves in a homicide case.
File:Tarzan episode2.jpg Secrets and Lies Eric Kripke David Nutter 12 October 2003 176651
Tarzan assists Jane with a police case, helping her find a group of men responsible for attacking a young woman in Central Park. After discovering Tarzan is still alive, Jane's fiance, Michael negotiates with Tarzan's uncle to capture him. Meanwhile, Jane contacts Tarzan's aunt, Kathleen Clayton who she hopes will protect Tarzan from his uncle.
File:Tarzan episode3.jpg Wages of Sin P.K. Simonds David Solomon 19 October 2003 176652
Jane enlists Tarzan's help to aid her investigation by using his extraordinary tracking skills to find a child who has disappeared. Sam learns of Tarzan's involvement and his role in Michael's death, and becomes conflicted with the decision of turning Tarzan in.
File:Tarzan episode4.jpg Rules of Engagement Molly Newman Perry Lang 26 October 2003 176653
Richard Clayton discovers that his estranged sister Kathleen has been sheltering Tarzan from him. Meanwhile, Jane meets the sole witness to Michael's death. Sam disagrees with her actions as she attempts to prevent the witness from testifying and possibly incriminating Tarzan before Richard can get to him.
File:Tarzan episode5.jpg Emotional Rescue Leonard Dick James Marshall 2 November 2003 176654
Nicki worries over her friend's disappearance. Jane and Sam suspect a man who Nicki's friend met over the internet. As the investigation on Michael's killer continues, Jane pleads to Tarzan to stay hidden at his aunt's house. However, Nicki enlists Tarzan's help to make sure her friend is safe.
File:Tarzan episode6.jpg Surrender Lynne Litt Harry Winer 9 November 2003 176655
Coerced by Richard, the lone witness to Michael's death, Donald falsely names Tarzan as the one responsible for the crime and in the process, incriminating Jane as well. In exchange for Tarzan's safety, Kathleen contemplates on giving up her entire shares of Greystoke Industries to Richard. Tarzan considers returning to the jungle.
File:Tarzan episode7.jpg For Love of Country Leonard Dick, Mere Smith Thomas J. Wright 16 November 2003 176656
Tarzan and Jane flee into the mountains to escape the vengeful cops seeking to arrest them. Jane places her trust in Tarzan, relying on his jungle skills to survive in the woods.
File:Tarzan episode8.jpg The End of the Beginning Lynne Litt, Michael Reisz Peter Ellis 23 November 2003 176657
The police arrests Jane and in exchange for Jane's safety and freedom, Tarzan surrenders himself to Richard. Richard attempts to have Tarzan declared legally insane so that he can claim legal custody of him and his Greystoke shares. In the meantime, Kathleen fights to free them both.

List of songs used

The opening theme song is "Try" by Paloalto.

# Episode Songs
1. Pilot
2. Secrets and Lies
3. Wages of Sin
4. Rules of Engagement
5. Emotional Rescue
6. Surrender
7. For Love of Country
8. The End of the Beginning

Production and Crew

Filming location

Crew

See Also

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