Reaper (2007)
A darkly funny supernatural comedy about a slacker unwillingly drafted as Hell's bounty hunter after his parents sold his soul to the Devil.
Reaper - Series Information
- Original Title: Reaper
- First Air Year: 2007
- Last Air Year: 2009
- Created by: Tara Butters, Michele Fazekas
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Drama, Comedy
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 60 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 31
- Status: Canceled
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: September 25, 2007 (United States - TV-14), September 25, 2007 (Germany - 12), September 25, 2007 (France - NR)
- Networks: The CW
- Alternative Titles: На службе у дьявола (RU), Le Diable et moi (FR)
- Production Countries: United States of America
Reaper - Plot
21 year-old slacker Sam Oliver learns that his parents sold his soul to the devil before he was born, and now Sam has to repay the debt by becoming the Devil's bounty hunter, retrieving souls that have somehow escaped from Hell.
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Reaper - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Tara Butters
- Michele Fazekas
Main Cast
- Bret Harrison
- Tyler Labine
- Rick Gonzalez
- Ray Wise
- Missy Peregrym
- Andrew Airlie
- Donavon Stinson
- Valarie Rae Miller
- Christine Willes
- Jenny Wade
Writers
- Michele Fazekas
- Thomas Schnauz
- Craig DiGregorio
- Chris Dingess
- Jeff Vlaming
Executive Producers
- Kevin Smith
- Mark Gordon
- Tara Butters
- Deborah Spera
- Michele Fazekas
Reaper - FAQs
What is Reaper about?
Reaper follows Sam Oliver, a 21-year-old slacker who discovers his parents sold his soul to the Devil before he was born. Forced to work as Satan's bounty hunter, Sam must track down escaped souls from Hell using bizarre vessels, all while juggling his mundane job at a big-box hardware store.
Why was Reaper cancelled after two seasons?
Reaper was cancelled by The CW in 2009 primarily due to declining ratings in its second season. Despite a devoted cult following and critical appreciation for its humor and Ray Wise's performance, the network chose not to renew it. Fans campaigned for a revival, but no continuation was ever produced.
Who plays the Devil in Reaper?
Ray Wise portrays the Devil in Reaper, delivering one of the show's most celebrated performances. His charming, unpredictable, and darkly comedic take on Satan became a fan favorite and is widely regarded as a highlight of the series, earning praise from critics throughout its run.
Where can you watch Reaper online?
Reaper is available to purchase or rent digitally. You can buy episodes or seasons on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. There is currently no subscription streaming service offering the series for free.
Who created the TV series Reaper?
Reaper was created by Tara Butters and Michele Fazekas. The pilot episode was notably directed by Kevin Smith, who also served as an executive producer. The series premiered on The CW on September 25, 2007, and ran for two seasons before being cancelled in 2009.
Is Reaper based on a true story?
No, Reaper is not based on a true story. It is an entirely fictional supernatural comedy-drama. The premise — a young man whose soul was sold to the Devil before birth, now working as Hell's bounty hunter — is an original concept developed by creators Tara Butters and Michele Fazekas.
How many episodes does Reaper have in total?
Reaper has 31 episodes across two main seasons. Season 1 consists of 18 episodes and Season 2 contains 13 episodes. The series also has a collection of special content listed as Season 0, bringing the total episode count including specials to 38.
What are shows similar to Reaper?
If you enjoyed Reaper, you might like Pushing Daisies (2007) for its quirky supernatural tone, Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997) for its blend of horror and comedy, Deadbeat (2014) for its slacker-meets-supernatural premise, or Party Down (2009) for its sharp ensemble humor.
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