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The Cape is a drama series created by Thomas Wheeler. It is expected to air on NBC during the 2010–2011 television season as a midseason replacement. A 2-hour premiere is scheduled for Sunday, January 9, 2011, after which the series will move to its normal Monday timeslot beginning January 17. NBC has announced that The Cape has been picked up for 13 episodes.

Full cast: Martin Klebba as Rollo, Summer Glau as Orwell, Izabella Miko as Raia, David Lyons as Vince Faraday, Keith David as Max Malini, James Frain as Peter Fleming, Jennifer Ferrin as Dana Faraday, Ryan Wynott as Trip Faraday, Dorian Missick as Marty Voight, Derek Magyar as Officer Phillips, Vinnie Jones as Dominic Raoul, Fernando Chien as Ark Trooper, Nico Cortez as Ark Officer, Kristin D'Andrea as Party Woman, Eddie Diaz as Officer #1, Bryan Friday as Detective Brooks, J. Teddy Garces as Thug #1 and Eric Pierpoint as Chief Tom Ross.

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Plot: The series, set in the fictional metropolis of Palm City, follows an innocent cop who has been framed for a crime he did not commit and then left for dead after he is caught. He is eventually saved by a circus ringleader who prepares him with special abilities to defend himself against his foes. Separated from his wife and son, he tries to clear his name while protecting them from being killed if he was ever reported alive. He takes the law into his own hands by taking the guise of his son's favorite comic book hero, The Cape, after he is given a special suit that has unique capabilities. Vowing to get rid of the corruption that has taken over both the city and the police force, he goes after the person responsible for setting him up and causing his "demise."