FX: The Series

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FX: The Series

1996- 1998

2 Seasons

40 Episodes

6.3(20 votes)

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Drama

Overview

Rollie Tyler, a special effects expert, helps his detective friend solve crimes by making criminals see what they want to see. But what is real and what is illusion?

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Cast & Crew

5 members

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Cameron Daddo

Roland 'Rollie' Tyler

Acting

Christina Cox

Angela 'Angie' Ramirez

Acting

Richard Waugh

Captain Marvin Van Duran

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Jason Blicker

Detective Francis Gatti

Acting

Jacqueline Torres

Detective Mira Sanchez

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