Is The Philanthropist still running?

No — The Philanthropist was cancelled.

How many seasons does The Philanthropist have?

The Philanthropist has 1 season and 8 episodes, and first aired in 2009.

Is The Philanthropist worth watching?

The Philanthropist holds an average rating of 7.1/10 on TMDB, and it lands best with fans of action & adventure and drama. Join the discussion below to add your take.

The Philanthropist

Name: The Philanthropist
Genre: Action & Adventure, Drama
Released: 2009-06-24
Rating: 7.1
Cast: James Purefoy, Neve Campbell, Michael Kenneth Williams, Lindy Booth, Jesse L. Martin

Canceled

2009

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Overview

The title character, Teddy Rist (portrayed by James Purefoy), is a billionaire playboy haunted by the death of his only child. His life changes when he rescues a young boy during a hurricane in Nigeria. As a result, Rist begins using his fortune to personally change the lives of others.[4] The Philanthropist is based loosely on the life of Bobby Sager.[5] The Philanthropist is an American action drama series that premiered on NBC on Wednesday, June 24, 2009. The program was a limited summer series, principally filmed in South Africa. It opened to strong ratings, but saw a drop in viewers in subsequent weeks. The Philanthropist is a Carnival Films production in association with The Levinson/Fontana Company and Original Media. Tom Fontana, Barry Levinson, Peter Horton, Charlie Corwin, Gareth Neame, and Teri Weinberg served as executive producers.