---
title: "Wanted"
year: 2005
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/wanted-2005"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 10388
imdb_id: "tt0289016"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 13
runtime_minutes: 52
community_rating: 7.4
vote_count: 5
content_rating: "TV-MA"
---

# Wanted (2005) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/wanted-2005

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The television series "Wanted" is a drama that follows an elite multi-agency taskforce as they track down Los Angeles's most wanted fugitives. The taskforce members struggle to balance their work and personal lives while carrying out their duties. The series explores the complexities of their professional and personal relationships.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An elite multi-agency taskforce tracks down Los Angeles's 100 most wanted fugitives."

### Why Watch
- Follows an elite multi-agency taskforce
- Focuses on tracking down Los Angeles's most wanted fugitives

### Caveats & Content Note
- Characters struggle to balance their work and personal lives
- Tone & Suitability: The series carries a TV-MA rating.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: drama, tense, gritty

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/wanted-2005#watch.

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (13 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 13
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (23%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 10 (77%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Jorge Zamacona
- **Networks / Studios**: TNT

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Gary Cole** as *Conrad Rose*
- **Ryan Hurst** as *Jimmy McGloin*
- **Benjamín Benítez** as *Tommy Rodriguez*
- **Rashida Jones** as *Carla Merced*
- **Lee Tergesen** as *Eddie Drake*
- **Josey Scott** as *Rodney Gronbeck*
- **Karen Sillas** as *Mariah Belichek*
- **Joaquim de Almeida** as *Manuel Valenza*
- **Hawk Younkins** as *Officer Wilson*
- **Chris Massoglia** as *Tony Rose*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is Wanted about?
An elite multi-agency taskforce tracks down Los Angeles's 100 most wanted fugitives while balancing work and personal lives.

### Q: Who created the series?
The series was created by Jorge Zamacona.

### Q: What genre is the show?
The show is classified as a drama.

### Q: What is the content rating?
The television series has a TV-MA rating.

### Q: When was Wanted released?
The television series Wanted was released in 2005.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Wanted — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/10388)
- [Wanted (2008) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0493464/)
- [Watch Wanted | Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/70075479)
- [Wanted (2008) Movie | James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman, Angelina …](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vR33LLl4xns)
- [Wanted - movie: where to watch stream online - JustWatch](https://www.justwatch.com/au/movie/wanted-2008)
- [Wanted (2008) - Movie | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/wanted/28120/main/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*