Deception (2018–2018)

TV ShowEndedABCDrama, Crime1 season, 13 episodes
Deception posterReview score: 73%

Plot

Deception is a crime drama that centers on superstar magician Cameron Black. When his career is ruined by scandal, he has only one place to turn to practice his art of deception, illusion, and influence — the FBI. He'll become the world's first consulting illusionist, helping the government solve crimes that defy explanation, and trap criminals and spies by using deception.

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Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01Deception S01E07Sacrifice 99 to Fool OneS01E07 · 8.0When the Mystery Woman kidnaps Cameron, the FBI calls on Jonathan Black to help find him – and stop the Mystery Woman from committing her next crime.
  2. 02Deception S01E04DivinationS01E04 · 7.7When a psychic is murdered, Kay and Cam investigate only to learn she had a partner who’s now on the run. Enlisting her help, Cameron and the team take down an international arms dealer.
  3. 03Deception S01E13TranspositionS01E13 · 7.7Just when Cameron thinks he finally has the Mystery Woman, she unleashes her most game-changing twist yet.

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode13Episodes2018Aired 7.5Season avg
  1. S01E01Deception S01E01PilotMarch 11, 2018 7.6When his career is ruined by scandal, superstar magician Cameron Black has only one place to turn to practice his art of deception, influenc
  2. S01E02Deception S01E02Forced PerspectiveMarch 18, 2018 7.6As Cameron continues to focus on helping his brother, he and Kay get to work on a case that has unknowing tourists participating in a realit
  3. S01E03Deception S01E03EscapologyMarch 25, 2018 7.1When an art museum docent is held hostage, Kay enlists Cameron and his team to help rescue her using the art of escapology.
  4. S01E04Deception S01E04DivinationApril 1, 2018 7.7When a psychic is murdered, Kay and Cam investigate only to learn she had a partner who’s now on the run. Enlisting her help, Cameron and th
  5. S01E05Deception S01E05MaskingApril 8, 2018 7.6When a church's stained glass window is stolen while a famous street artist is painting a mural nearby, Cam and the team's investigation lea
  6. S01E06Deception S01E06Black ArtApril 22, 2018 7.2When Cameron’s ex-girlfriend is robbed during Fashion Week, he insists on helping Kay with the investigation and the team finds themselves i
  7. S01E07Deception S01E07Season's bestSacrifice 99 to Fool OneApril 24, 2018 8.0When the Mystery Woman kidnaps Cameron, the FBI calls on Jonathan Black to help find him – and stop the Mystery Woman from committing her ne
  8. S01E08Deception S01E08Multiple OutsApril 29, 2018 7.6The FBI works with the Deception group to help stop the Mystery Woman from successfully committing one of the largest jewel heists in histor
  9. S01E09Deception S01E09Getting Away CleanMay 6, 2018 7.4The Deception team gets an unexpected partner, while Gunter makes a discovery that will change the team's lives forever.
  10. S01E10Deception S01E10The Unseen HandMay 13, 2018 7.4Cameron and Kay investigate a secret society where they learn that one of them has a close family connection.
  11. S01E11Deception S01E11Loading UpMay 20, 2018 7.3The team is called on to help stop a spy from stealing top-secret military information. Cameron is frustrated when someone from Kay's past c
  12. S01E12Deception S01E12Code ActMay 27, 2018 7.3The Deception team goes up against the Mystery Woman in a battle of dueling deceptions.
  13. S01E13Deception S01E13TranspositionMay 27, 2018 7.7Just when Cameron thinks he finally has the Mystery Woman, she unleashes her most game-changing twist yet.

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Cast

Jack Cutmore-ScottJack Cutmore-ScottCameron BlackIlfenesh HaderaIlfenesh HaderaKay DanielsLenora CrichlowLenora CrichlowDina ClarkAmaury NolascoAmaury NolascoMike AlvarezJustin ChonJustin ChonJordan KwonLaila RobinsLaila RobinsFBI Agent DeakinsVinnie JonesVinnie JonesGunter Gustafsen

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