Episodes

(1995-1996 television series)

One of Bruce Greenwood's greatest roles, the pilot and 24 episodes of Nowhere Man comprise some of his finest acting moments as well as television at its most profound and intellectually stimulating. While the show was predicted a probable success by most critics, its ultimate ratings failure was due to its placement (the little known UPN network) as well as the rather obscure and abstract nature of the premise. Still it's a shame UPN and Touchstone lost faith in the concept; it should have made a huge star of Greenwood and will always be a fan as well as cult favorite. Here's the original annotation for the show, which suggests the excitement permeating its creation in 1995:

Time will tell how successful this series becomes overall, but it's the role of a lifetime for Bruce Greenwood so far. He's the lead and only series regular in a one-hour cult drama for the new UPN network about a man whose entire life has been erased by mysterious forces. Thomas Veil is an heroic figure, an everyman holding onto his inner ethics against impossible odds in a world whose values seem to be crumbling around him. His personal search for the truth challenges his integrity but never compromises it as he continues to fight against the unknown forces that week after week pound away at his faith. It's brought Bruce his most visible and appealing role to date, using his strength, honesty and masculine vulnerability to marvelous paranoiac advantage.

A 90-minute pilot and 24 one-hour episodes were made before the series was cancelled, but the show's tremendous popularity - especially on the internet - assures it's future as a cult hit of some significance. The pilot stands alone and is film making at its very finest. It represents some of the best footage in existence to immediately convey Bruce Greenwood's good looks, very individual appeal and intricately subtle acting abilities.

Lawrence Hertzog Productions in association with Touchstone Television.