Pedro Pascalis the “It” guy of the moment. He was famously cast as Oberyn Martell in the hit TV series,Game of Thrones.Pascal’s appearance was brief in the grand scheme ofthe show,but it left an impression on audiences and studios alike. His performance catapulted him to super stardom. Pascal is now the star of Disney+‘sThe Mandalorianand HBO’sThe Last of Usand will play Mister Fantastic in Marvel’s forthcoming film,Fantastic Four: First Steps.
Pascal’s success is long overdue and well-deserved. BeforeGame of Thrones,he appeared in a ton of TV shows, snagging any minor role that he could get his hands on, expanding his resume and paying his dues to hopefully one day become a leading man. And boy, did his dedication and hard work pay off in spades. Here are ten TV shows that you forgot, or maybe didn’t even realize, that Pedro Pascal had appeared in before his big break.
10’Homeland’ (2011 - 2020)
Season 3, Episode 1 - “Tin Man Is Down”
Homelandwas once Showtime’s biggest show.This espionage political thriller follows a bipolar CIA operative, who becomes convinced that a decorated Marine has been turned by al-Qaeda and is planning to carry out a terrorist attack on America.
Pedro Pascal appeared in a single episode, in the season 3 premiere, “Tin Man Is Down.” He plays David Portillo, a government attorney.
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9’Nurse Jackie' (2009 - 2015)
Season 2, Episode 2 - “Twitter”
Nurse Jackie
Nurse Jackieis a medical dramedy starring Edie Falco as the titular character. It follows an emergency department nurse struggling with drug addiction.Nurse Jackiereceived praise for its stellar performances and portrayal of drug addiction.
Pedro Pascal appeared in the episode “Twitter” as a character known only as Steve. A sequel series toNurseJackieis reportedly in development, with Falco set to star and executive produce.
8’Charlie’s Angels' (2011)
Season 2, Episode 1 - “Angels in Paradise”
Charlie’s Angels
2011’sCharlie’s Angelsis a remake ofthe iconic 1970s TV seriesof the same name. Like the original show, it follows three female private investigators, who kick ass and solve crimes for the unseen millionaire, Charlie Townsend.Charlie’s Angelspremiered in September 2011.
By October, the series was canceled due to low ratings, but not before the episode “Angels in Paradise,” featuring Pedro Pascal, had its chance to air. Here, Pascal plays Fredrick Mercer, a minor villain with an impressive straw hat.
7’CSI: Crime Scene Investigation' (2000 - 2015)
Season 12, Episode 18 - “Malice in Wonderland”
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigationisone of those network shows that feels like it’s been around forever. Set in Las Vegas, it captures the working relationship between Crime Scene Investigators and the Las Vegas Police Department, as they solve crimes using advanced scientific methods and technology. During its original broadcast,CSIbecame CBS' most successful series. Its tremendous popularity birthed an entire franchise that has since produced several spin-offs.
Many famous people have appeared onCSI,including actors before they became household names. And Pedro Pascal is one of them. In the episode “Malice in Wonderland,” he plays Kyle Hartley, a paramedic who conceals his crimes by using an ambulance as his getaway car.
6’Law & Order' (1990 - 2022)
Season 18, Episode 10 - “Tango”
Law & Order
Law & Orderis another super-popular procedural drama that feels like it’s been around forever. And likeCSI,its massive success turnedLaw & Orderinto a franchise. Mixing a police procedural with a legal drama, it captures the entire process of New York’s criminal justice system, from the police investigation led by detectives to the trial in court led by prosecutors.
Pedro Pascal is no stranger toLaw & Order.He’s appeared in various shows in the franchise, playing different characters with no relation to each other despite their uncanny resemblance. In the episode “Tango,” Pascal plays Tito Cabassa, the boyfriend, pimp, and rapist of the victim in the episode.
5’Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' (1999 - Present)
Season 12, Episode 24 - “Smoked”
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unitis the first spin-off in theLaw & Orderfranchise. It’s also one of the most successful and longest-running spin-offs in the franchise. First released in 1999,Law & Order: Special Victims Unitcontinues to air new episodes today. It follows the detectives of New York City’s Special Victims Unit as they investigate and prosecute sex crimes.
Pedro Pascal appears in the season 12 finale “Smoked.” Here, he plays Special Agent Greer, a corrupt ATF agent who’s arrested as an accessory to murder. He’s killed in his holding cell by the end of the episode, killing any chance of him returning in season 13.
4’Law & Order: Criminal Intent' (2001 - 2007)
Multiple Episodes
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Law & Order: Criminal Intentis yet another spin-off intheLaw & Orderfranchise.Led by Vincent D’Onofrio and later Jeff Goldblum, this police procedural focuses on the investigations of the major case squad in the New York City Police Department.
Law & Order: Criminal Intentwas Pedro Pascal’s first gig in theLaw & Orderfranchise. He appeared in two episodes,but not as the same character. In the 2006 episode “Weeping Willow,” he plays Reggie Luckman, an actor who’s involved in the kidnapping of a teenage girl, played by the late Michelle Trachtenberg. In the 2009 episode, “The Glory That Was…”, Pascal plays Kevin “Kip” Green. These two characters have no relation to each other, making their uncanny resemblance in the show’s universe a mystery.
3’NYPD Blue' (1993 - 2005)
Season 8, Episode 9 - “Oh Golly Goth”
NYPD Bluewas the quintessential police procedural during the ’90s. Starring Dennis Franz and Jimmy Smits, this gritty and realistic series follows detectives from NYPD’s 15th Precinct as they investigate homicides.
Pedro Pascal’s appearance inNYPD Blueis one of his greatest roles – not because of his acting but because of the kind of character he plays. In “Oh Golly Goth,” he portrays Shane “Dio” Morrissey, a suspect who also happens to be a goth. Yes, that’s right. In this one episode, we get to see Pedro Pascal decked in goth attire, rocking a black trenchcoat, multiple ear piercings, spiky jewelry, and a dark attitude.
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2’Touched by an Angel' (1994 - 2003)
Season 6, Episode 22 - “Stealing Hope”
Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angelis a drama that follows an angel who delivers messages from God to various people in need of guidance. During its nine-season and 211-episode run, Pedro Pascal appeared in a single episode. In “Stealing Hope,” he plays a gas station attendant named Ricky, who has just lost his job. Monica (Roma Downey), the angel and main character, aids Ricky during his time of need, convincing him to pursue his passion for poetry.
1’Buffy the Vampire Slayer' (1997 - 2003)
Season 4, Episode 1 - “The Freshman”
Buffy The Vampire Slayer
Buffy the Vampire Slayerwas one of the most popular TV shows during the late ’90s and early 2000s. It follows the titular character as she faces off against vampires and other dark supernatural forces. Buffy was played by heartthrob Sarah Michelle Gellar, who was Hollywood’s “It” girl at the time.
Buffy the Vampire Slayerwas one of Pedro Pascal’s earliest TV roles. He appeared in the season 4 premiere, “The Freshman.” He played Eddie, a freshman and a friend of Buffy’s who was turned into a vampire. His short appearance onBuffyactually went viral, making its rounds to every corner of the internet.
