TRON: Uprising (2012)

Name: TRON: Uprising
Rating: 7.6

Rating: 7.6

Synopsis

Some time between 'Tron' and 'Tron: Legacy', a young program named Beck becomes the skillful leader of a revolution inside the computer world of The Grid.

First Air Date: 2012-06-07

Last Air Date: 2013-01-28

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 18

Created By: Edward Kitsis, Adam Horowitz

Networks: Disney XD, Disney Channel

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Top Cast

Elijah Wood as Beck
Bruce Boxleitner as Tron
Emmanuelle Chriqui as Page
Mandy Moore as Mara
Nate Corddry as Zed
Lance Henriksen as Tesler
Paul Reubens as Pavel
Fred Tatasciore as Clu
Reginald VelJohnson as Able
Tricia Helfer as The Grid

Seasons

None (2012)

Taking place some time between 'Tron' and 'Tron: Legacy', 'Tron: Uprising' tells the story of Beck, a young program who becomes the skillful leader of a revolution inside the computer world of The Grid.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: The Renegade (1) (2012-06-07)

In the premiere episode, Beck's training with Tron is interrupted when he's captured by a Recognizer patrol and sent to the Coliseum to fight in the games. There Beck meets a fellow prisoner Cutler, a fierce warrior program who has been inspired by The Renegade's actions. Recharged by their shared passion for freedom, Beck and Cutler fight their way out of the deadly disc games. Meanwhile, Zed and Mara head out for night on the town, but run into trouble when an enchanted Zed is lured away by Perl (voiced by Kate Mara), a program from the wrong side of the tracks.
Ep. 2: The Renegade (2) (2012-06-14)

While Mara works with Zed to get the Chief's rare bike back, Beck must figure out a way to release his friend from a death sentence and allow the resistance to begin again with recruiting.
Ep. 3: Blackout (2012-06-21)

As Clu's forces begin an energy mining operation near the city of Argon, it has the side effect of causing blackouts throughout the city. Beck and tron learn of this and decide to plant a bomb on the mining station, but a race is about to tear through tunnels which will become engulfed in flames. Can Beck save everyone in time?
Ep. 4: Identity (2012-06-28)

Beck's memory falls to pieces after his identity disc is stolen; he and Tron must find it before his alter-ego is revealed.
Ep. 5: Isolated (2012-07-05)

Beck and Paige are trapped together on an island that is falling apart, but they continue to fight. Paige's backstory has a few pieces filled in.
Ep. 6: Price of Power (2012-07-12)

Beck intercepts a secret weapon that gives any program who wears it increased strength and agility, but it also makes the program more aggressive and reckless.
Ep. 7: The Reward (2012-10-19)

Occupation arrests an innocent program falsely accused of being The Renegade.
Ep. 8: Scars (1) (2012-10-26)

Tron's history before the occupation is revealed. Meanwhile, Beck tries to convince Tron to stop his planned revenge against a program named Dyson that was once his friend.
Ep. 9: Scars (2) (2012-11-02)

Will Beck be able to stop Tron from murdering Dyson for revenge?
Ep. 10: Grounded (2012-12-03)

The Renegade is challenged by Tesler to a showdown, but Beck is grounded at the garage by Able. The situation forces Beck to choose between his duty to Able and his responsibilities as the Renegade.
Ep. 11: We Both Know How This Ends (2012-12-10)

Mara tries to prove her leadership ability when she is put in charge of the garage while Able is away.
Ep. 12: The Stranger (2012-12-17)

Beck falls into a trap and discovers a shocking secret; Able uncovers a plot to build a super weapon.
Ep. 13: Tagged (2012-12-24)

The Renegade recruits three fearless supporters who have expressed their commitment to the revolution by tagging the grid with the message that "Tron Lives." After inviting them to join in the resistance, he discovers one of them is his best friend Mara and has to convince them that tagging is not the right path and devise a new plan targeting Tesler's ship.
Ep. 14: State of Mind (2012-12-31)

Tesler uses Scientist Keller's mind-control agent originally designed to liberate programs, to build his army. When Mara falls victim to supporting the Occupation and turns against the Renegade, Zed and the Renegade must form an uneasy alliance to help rescue her.
Ep. 15: Welcome Home (2013-01-07)

Beck tries to rescue a fleeing government scientist before Paige and the Occupation finds her; Paige and Beck become passengers on the same runaway train and Beck must save the innocent programs on the train without revealing his identity.
Ep. 16: Rendezvous (2013-01-14)

Beck agrees to go on a date with Paige, but their night is cut short when Paige is betrayed by Pavel and thrown into the Games; Beck thinks he may finally be able to win her Paige over by rescuing her as The Renegade.
Ep. 17: No Bounds (2013-01-21)

When 'The Stranger' returns to Argon City to plot revenge on Beck and Tron, Beck is forced to choose between saving Tron or his friends.
Ep. 18: Terminal (2013-01-28)

Tron tells Beck that he is dying and that the only way to stop his illness is to use the Occupation's new super recognizer.