It looks to be one of the most promising new shows of the season, and Fox is doing everything it can to make Human Target a hit.

The drama will premiere on Sunday night, January 17, immediately prior to the season eight debut of 24. It will then shift into a post-American Idol time slot of 9 p.m. on Wednesdays.

Mark Valley anchors the series as Christopher Chance, a private contractor who takes on whatever identity is needed in order to protect his client. Get to know Chance better via the video below:

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Human Target also features two other big names:

1. Chi McBride as Chance's business partner, Winson;
2. Jackie Early Haley as Chance's hired gun/muscle.

Check out the videos below, which profile both these new television characters...

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