"Philanthropist," from UMS, centers on a renegade billionaire (Purefoy) who uses his wealth, connections and power to help people in need no matter the risks or costs.The project represents longtime producer Eick’s second stab at showrunning; the first was the short-lived “Bionic Woman.” NBC has ordered 13 episodes of the show for midseason. Read all of The Hollywood Reporter’s story on the matter here.