I have had Runaway saved on my DVR for months now and only last night did I delve into its murky world. I know I shouldn't have but I went into it with low expectations: I mean, come on, the show was cancelled after only 3 episodes and it was on The CW! What hope could there be?
Well, I was pleasantly surprised. The show had an intriguing storyline and left me wanting to know what was going to happen next. Donnie Wahlberg is believable as Paul Rader and the child actor(s) act in a mature fashion.
When watching this show, however, you can see that it is not of 100% top quality: there are moments when you want the show to speed up and you can tell that it has been aimed at 12-25 year olds. Having said that, the story is riveting.
I've always been a fan of serial dramas and while this one certainly isn't up there with "Heroes", "Jericho" and "Lost" it still provides and intersting hour of viewing. Think a tamed down, more family-friendly version of "The Riches".
Unfortunatly this series only has 9 episodes so I know that there will be no revelation at the end of the series, but, as one TV.Com blogger said, "just because the song is over why not enjoy the music".moreless
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As the series begins, a man, Paul Rader, appears driving his car and makes a stop by a lake. He gets out and lets the car run off to the bottom of the lake. Later, he drives up to a motel where his 3 kids, Henry, Hannah, and Tommy appear. His wife, Lily, is also introduced. He wakes them all up and they drive away in a hurry. Just as they drive away, the FBI comes to the motel looking for them. Apparently, Paul has been wrongly accused of murdering his secretary and he is on the run from justice, only until he finds enough proof to prove his innocence. The family moves to a house in a new state where they all have false names and try to start fresh while keeping their secret. Although reluctant to bear with their new lives at first, the kids soon learn to adjust and Paul gets a job as a waiter. Towards the end, Paul learns that the murder was not an accident. Someone sends him a text message threatening the lives of his kids if he doesn't stay away. Thus, this is proof enough for Paul to believe that someone killed his secretary to harm him.moreless
 Donnie Wahlberg |
Paul Rader |
 Dustin Milligan |
Henry Rader |
 Karen LeBlanc |
Angela Huntley |
 Leslie Hope |
Lily Rader |
 Sarah Ramos |
Hannah Rader |
 Susan Floyd |
Gina Bennett |
Benz Antoine |
Vic |
Guest Star |
 Raoul Bhaneja |
Raj Rao |
Guest Star |
Andrew Lawrence |
Brady Sullivan |
Guest Star |
Sandrine Holt |
Erin |
Recurring Role |
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TRIVIA (6)
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Since Henry has to repeat sophomore year (same year as his sister), their mother suggested telling their classmates that he and Hannah are twins.
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Brady plays football. Since he took three classes during the summer, he's in sophomore year, same as Henry and Hannah.
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Lily told the police officer that they had been victims of Hurricane Katrina and that they have had to move four times.
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It was Lily's idea to run.
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The plan was to say that they were from Philadelphia, but Lily started saying that they were victims of Hurricane Katrina.
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The family's alias names are Jim for Paul, Brenda for Lily, Jason for Henry, Kate for Hannah, and Mikey for Tommy.
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Lily: (talking about Henry, who left; to Paul) He doesn't even have a coat.
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Paul: (to Lily) I can turn myself in.
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Henry: (to Lily) How do you know he didn't do it?
Lily: Because your father is not a criminal. -
Lily: (to Henry, who's in the car waiting to leave) If you leave, you can't come back.
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Henry: (to Tommy) You can have the room to yourself now Tommy, I'm out of here.
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Henry: (to his father) Who does this? Who runs? Guitly people.
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Henry: (to Paul, who just opened the door unannounced) Ever heard of a knock? (quickly hides something in a drawer)
Paul: What's in there?
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Henry: (as he gets off the car, to Paul) We're from New Orleans.
Hannah: Victims of Katrina. -
Tommy: (to Paul) I'm hungry.
Paul: Me too buddy. Just hold on a second, ok? -
Lily: (to Henry in the car) Why don't you have your seatbelt on?
Henry: I didn't know you had to wear seatbelts in the back. -
Hannah: (to Lily) You just ran over a stop sign. (cop pulls them over)
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Hannah: (to Henry, arguing about being cool) Oh master, please, educate me.
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Henry: (to Hannah) You can't just decide to be cool.
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Henry: (while Tommy tapes green tape on the floor) So what happens if I cross the line?
Tommy: You don't want to know. -
Lily: (to Bob) How did you know I have three kids?
Bob: I saw you move in. -
Lily: Where are you going?
Hannah: I don't know, town.
Lily: Well hang on a second come say hello to our new neighbor. This is uh...
Bob: Bob.
Lily: Bob.
Bob: Bob Sullivan
Hannah: Hey, I'm Kate.
Bob: Really? If we had a girl our wife was gonna name her Kate.
Hannah: (Sarcastically) If I was a boy my parents were gonna name me Bob. -
Henry: Do I have to share with Tommy?
Tommy: Henry farts on me.
Lily: Guys not now please.
Henry: I'm not sharing with an eight year-old.
Hannah: Why? Cuz then you won't be able to play with yourself?
Henry: Oh, like you don't?
Hannah: You're sooo disgusting.
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Angela: Remember how long it took us to find the Jarvises? Seven years and they had six kids.
Ross: Yeah, but you weren't on it for the first six and a half.
Angela: Next time you kiss my ass, you're fired.
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Lily: (as Henry walks away) ah ah ah... Sit down, we eat together.
Henry: Why?
Lily: Cuz... I'm the mommy, that's why.
Henry: You still have that T-Shirt?
Lily: And I'll wear it if I have to.
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Original International Air Dates:
Denmark: May 26, 2008 on SBS Net
Czech Republic: June 29, 2009 on TV Nova -
According to this episode, the show is from three different perspectives:
1. The Rader Family
2. The Police (SWAT) Team looking for them
3. The Killer (in the Rader's Point Of View) -
Runaway was officially the first new show to premiere on the new CW network.
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The show was initially given a 13 episode initial order by The CW.
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Runaway was being originally developed for UPN, but was then picked up by the CW as a result of the WB/UPN merger.
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The series comes from Darren Star Productions in association with Golly, Inc. and Sony Pictures Television.
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All 9 episodes of Runaway is going to be aired!!!
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Helllo! Runaway is coming to DVD!
03/14/093
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Anyone know where to get the rest of the episodes?
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Episodes 4-9
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Theme music
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End Game
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There's No Place Like Home
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Turn, Turn, Turn
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Father Figure
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Homecoming
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Identity Crisis
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