Deception (2018)
Kernel Score: 85% · 245 ratings
Genres: Drama, Crime
First aired: 2018-03-11
Seasons: 1 · 13 episodes
Where to watch Deception
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Cameron Black is the world's greatest illusionist. At least, that's what people used to call him—before his greatest secret was exposed and his career destroyed. Even worse, Cameron has good reason to believe this was no accident.
Deception parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Deception is a TV-PG crime drama about an illusionist working with the FBI, with mild mystery-related tension.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Mild crime-drama tension typical of a TV-PG procedural.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Jack Cutmore-Scott as Cameron Black
- Ilfenesh Hadera as Kay Daniels
- Lenora Crichlow as Dina Clark
- Amaury Nolasco as Mike Alvarez
- Justin Chon as Jordan Kwon
- Laila Robins as FBI Agent Deakins
- Vinnie Jones as Gunter Gustafsen
Deception FAQ
Is Deception good?
Deception has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 245 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Deception?
In the US you can buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is Deception OK for kids?
Deception is rated TV-PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Deception is a TV-PG crime drama about an illusionist working with the FBI, with mild mystery-related tension.
What shows are like Deception?
If you liked Deception, try The Mentalist, Castle, The Blacklist and Bones.