The Middleman

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  • TV-14
  • 2008
  • 1 Season
  • 8.1  (3,152)

The Middleman is an action-comedy television series that aired on Freeform from June to September 2008. The show features a cast of talented actors, including Matt Keeslar, Natalie Morales, Mary Pat Gleason, Brit Morgan, and Jake Smollett. The show is based on a series of comic books of the same name created by Javier Grillo-Marxuach and Les McClaine.

The show follows the adventures of a struggling artist named Wendy Watson, played by Natalie Morales, who accidentally becomes a middleman, a government agent who fights off supernatural threats to the world. Wendy partners up with the titular character, a seasoned middleman named The Middleman, played by Matt Keeslar. Together, they navigate through a world filled with genetically modified gorillas, evil twins, alien invaders, and other bizarre phenomena.

The show combines elements of sci-fi, comedy, and action, and it's often compared to other beloved shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Doctor Who. Although the show only aired for one season, it developed a cult following thanks to its witty humor, snappy dialogue, and highly entertaining characters.

One of the biggest strengths of The Middleman is its cast. Matt Keeslar perfectly embodies the character of The Middleman, delivering his cheesy lines with enough sincerity to make them genuinely funny. Natalie Morales is also excellent as Wendy Watson, bringing a sense of vulnerability and humor to the character. Mary Pat Gleason, who plays Ida, the Middleman's boss and mentor, provides a memorable performance as well, delivering some of the show's best one-liners.

Aside from its strong cast, The Middleman also boasts a highly stylized visual aesthetic. The show features bright colors, comic book-inspired graphics, and plenty of playful visual gags that keep the viewer engaged. The action scenes, although not highly choreographed, are still entertaining to watch thanks to the show's quirky sense of humor.

Another element that makes The Middleman stand out is its clever writing. The show's creator, Javier Grillo-Marxuach, is a skilled writer who has worked on other beloved shows like Lost and Charmed. His experience writing genre fiction is on full display in The Middleman, with the show's episodes taking on everything from aliens to zombies to time travel.

Despite its cult following, The Middleman was ultimately canceled by Freeform due to low ratings. However, the show has continued to live on through DVD sales and streaming services like Netflix. Fans of the show have also written comic books that continue the adventures of The Middleman and Wendy Watson, proving that the show's universe is still ripe with potential.

In conclusion, The Middleman is a highly enjoyable show that deserves more recognition than it got during its original airing. With its clever writing, charismatic cast, and quirky visuals, it's a must-watch for fans of sci-fi, action, and comedy. Though it was short-lived, The Middleman continues to be a cult favorite among fans who enjoy offbeat storytelling and unique characters.

The Middleman is a series that ran for 1 seasons (12 episodes) between June 16, 2008 and on FreeForm

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Seasons
The Palindrome Reversal Palindrome
12. The Palindrome Reversal Palindrome
September 1, 2008
The duo take on the evil Palindrome, a super-villain who inadvertently transports Wendy to a parallel universe.
The Clotharian Contamination Protocol
11. The Clotharian Contamination Protocol
August 25, 2008
When Ida is infested with alien nanobots and turns (more) evil, she tricks Wendy and the Middleman into shutting down the HQ.
The Vampiric Puppet Lamentation
10. The Vampiric Puppet Lamentation
August 18, 2008
An animated puppet holds the key to a mass resurrection of vampires across the Earth.
The Obsolescent Cryogenic Meltdown
9. The Obsolescent Cryogenic Meltdown
August 11, 2008
When a super villain known as the Candle makes his return, the Middleman must turn to... the former Middleman. Guy Goddard.
The Ectoplasmic Panhellenic Investigation
8. The Ectoplasmic Panhellenic Investigation
August 4, 2008
A sorority is plagued by ghosts and Wendy has to go undercover to find out what's going on.
The Cursed Tuba Contingency
7. The Cursed Tuba Contingency
July 28, 2008
Wendy and the Middleman have to find a cursed tuba that causes anyone who hears it to drown.
The Boyband Superfan Interrogation
6. The Boyband Superfan Interrogation
July 21, 2008
The duo take on Cindy, the world's biggest and most dangerous fan of a boy-band singer.
The Flying Fish Zombification
5. The Flying Fish Zombification
July 14, 2008
Wendy and the Middleman take on flesh-eating zombies with a taste for... fish?
The Manicoid Teleportation Conundrum
4. The Manicoid Teleportation Conundrum
July 7, 2008
A rich woman disappears while shopping and the Middleman and Wendy investigate. The trail leads to a group of gem-eating aliens hiding on Earth, aliens targeted by a mysterious hunter. Meanwhile, the Middleman conducts a series of pop quizzes to see if Wendy is ready to become a Middleman in the future, and Wendy deals with the emotional angst of Ben putting their breakup video on the Internet.
The Sino-Mexican Revelation
3. The Sino-Mexican Revelation
June 30, 2008
While the Middleman investigates a diamond theft, Wendy goes to the airport to pick up Sensei Ping, her soon-to-be martial arts trainer. But when Mexican wrestlers kidnap the martial arts master and abduct the Middleman, Wendy must make her way to Yucatan to save them.
The Accidental Occidental Conception
2. The Accidental Occidental Conception
June 23, 2008
Wendy and the Middleman try to stop a Terracotta Warrior from releasing a hail of fire upon the Earth, by stopping him from sacrificing the Emperor's heir. Meanwhile, Tracy is fighting with Wendy over her protest activities.
The Pilot Episode Sanction
1. The Pilot Episode Sanction
June 16, 2008
Wendy Watson is an ordinary temp secretary who gets fired when a genetically modified monster goes berserk. This brings her into contact with... the Middleman, a special agent who contracts to take out mad scientists and evil spirits. She tags along on his newest case: looking into monkey business in the Mafia.
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Where to Watch The Middleman
The Middleman is available for streaming on the FreeForm website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Middleman on demand at Amazon, Google Play and Apple TV.
  • Premiere Date
    June 16, 2008
  • IMDB Rating
    8.1  (3,152)
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