Tarzan (2003 TV series)

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Tarzan
Format Action - Drama
Created by Edgar Rice Burroughs (characters)
Starring See Cast below
Country of origin USA
No. of episodes 8
Production
Running time approx. 43:00 (per episode)
Broadcast
Original channel The WB
Picture format 480i SDTV,
720p HDTV
Original run 5 October 2003 – 23 November 2003
External links
IMDb profile

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 eight episodes.

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[edit] 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 in the jungles of Africa by his billionaire uncle, Richard Clayton, who is the CEO of powerful Greystoke Industries. Held against his will at his uncle's home, Tarzan escapes and prowls 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.

[edit] Cast

[edit] Main Cast


[edit] Recurring/guest

[edit] 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. #
Pilot Eric Kripke David Nutter 5 October 2003 176650
Detective Jane Porter meets John Clayton who escaped from his billionaire uncle's confinement at the headquarters of Greystoke Industries. Porter and her partner, Sam Sullivan involve themselves in a homicide case.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

[edit] List of songs used

The opening theme song is "Try" by Paloalto.

# Episode Songs
1. Pilot
2. Secrets and Lies
3. Wages of Sin
  • "Recall" by Luckytown
  • "I Saw" by Matt Nathanson
  • "Forever" by The Red West
4. Rules of Engagement
5. Emotional Rescue
6. Surrender
  • "White Flag" by Dido
  • "So Are You to Me" by Eastmountainsouth
  • "Freetime by Kenna
7. For Love of Country
8. The End of the Beginning
  • "Burn" by Sense Field
  • "Show Me The River" by Eastmountainsouth

[edit] Production and Crew

[edit] Filming location

[edit] Crew

  • Eric Kripke - developer, story, teleplay and co-executive producer
  • Michael Colleary - developer and story
  • Mike Werb - developer and story
  • Leonard Dick - writer and producer
  • David Gerber - executive producer
  • Lynne Litt - writer
  • Peter McIntosh - producer
  • Molly Newman - co-executive producer
  • David Nutter - executive producer
  • P.K. Simonds - writer and executive producer
  • Mere Smith - writer and co-producer
  • Pamela Oas Williams - producer
  • Laura Ziskin - executive producer
  • Jason Derlatka - music composer
  • Jon Ehrlich - music composer

[edit] See also

Preceded by
The Legend of Tarzan
2001–2002		 Tarzan (TV series)
Tarzan (WB series)
2003		 Succeeded by
none as of 2008

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