"The NBC series is set in the fictional metropolis of Palm City, it follows a innocent cop (Vince Faraday played by David Lyons) who has been framed for a crime that he didn't commit and then left for dead after he's caught. Faraday is eventually saved by a circus ringleader (Keith David) who prepares him with special abilities to defend himself against his new foes. Separated from his wife and son, he tries to clear his name while protecting them from being killed if he was ever reported alive. He takes the law into his own hands by taking the guise of his son's favorite comic book hero, The Cape, after he is given a special suit that has unique capabilities. Vowing to get rid of the corruption that has taken over both the city and the police force, he goes after the person responsible for setting him up and causing his "demise.""
Many thanks to Capesite.net, a site dedicated to The Cape, for the description.
Starring:
David Lyons as
The Cape, the alias of Vince Faraday, a honest cop who is believed to have died after he was framed for a series of murders.
Jennifer Ferrin as
Dana Faraday, Vince's wife, who believes her husband has died.
Ryan Wynott as
Trip Faraday, Vince's son, who idolizes The Cape and who Vince hopes will give him the belief that there are good people out there.
James Frain as
Chess, the alter ego of billionaire Peter Fleming, and The Cape's nemesis. He was responsible for framing Vince for the murders.
Keith David as
Max Malini, the ringleader of a circus gang of bank robbers who mentors Vince after he saved him and trains the cop to be The Cape.
Summer Glau as
Orwell, an investigative blogger who wages war on crime and corruption in Palm City. She becomes Vince's ally and helps him.
Dorian Missick as
Marty Voyt, a former police detective and friend to Faraday.
LEEE777 - This first trailer seals the deal for me personally, i can see this being a must see!