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NBC's The Cape new previews, part of Monday midseason lineup

By April MacIntyre Nov 16, 2010, 3:12 GMT

Hearts ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ for James Frain - Hollywood, CA. USA © Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos

NBC’s announcements today of another season of "30 Rock" plus the midseason lineup also revealed the new comedy series, The Cape, via two new previews.

"The Cape" is from the team of Gail Berman and Lloyd Braun and is an adventure about a dad who would do anything to protect his family.

From NBC

Officer Vince Faraday (David Lyons) was a good cop trying to clean up a corrupt city. Framed for murder and left for dead, he suddenly found himself separated from his wife and son and forced into hiding.

Now, inspired by his son's favorite comic book hero, he's taking the law into his own hands, and playing a deadly game of chess with the powerful kingpin who framed him. With the hope of one day reuniting with his family, The Cape is sending a loud message to all criminals... run.

Bonus: One of our favorites, James Frain (The Tudors, True Blood) stars as Peter Fleming.

Mondays
8-9 p.m. Chuck
9-10 p.m.  The Cape (premiere with a two-hour episode on Sunday, Jan. 9 and new episodes start in its regular time period on Jan. 17)
10-11 p.m. Harry’s Law (Jan. 17)
9-10 p.m. The Event (returns on Feb. 28, 9-11 p.m.; resumes in its regular time slot March 7)
10-11 p.m. Parenthood (debuts in this slot March 7)

THE CAPE. PROMOS:

Suit Up, Fight Back The Cape is determined to see that justice is done.