I Shouldn't Be Alive

2005·Show
60Episodes in6Seasons
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Metacritic617.7Rotten Tomatoes––

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Relentless energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9
  • Tension8

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

Everyday modern life, a real life story, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout storytelling

  • Intrigue9
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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About

The show features accounts of individuals and groups caught in dangerous scenarios, presented both through interviews and dramatic reenactments. The main focus is how the survivors survived and the decisions they made that kept them alive.
Survival StoriesReal-Life AccountsHuman ResilienceExtreme SituationsDecision MakingPsychological EnduranceSurvival TechniquesDocumentary StyleIntense and Gripping

Crew

Directed by:
Nick Copus, Saul Metzstein, Ian Barnes
Written by:
Nick Copus, Ian Barnes, Jamie L. Smith
Produced by:
Dan Gold, Ian Barnes
Composed by:
Dave Gale, Andy Bush

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about I Shouldn't Be Alive

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Where can I stream I Shouldn't Be Alive legally?

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I Shouldn't Be Alive is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is I Shouldn't Be Alive worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 8.1 and Metacritic 61). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is I Shouldn't Be Alive rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does I Shouldn't Be Alive have?

6 seasons

It has 6 seasons with 60 episodes.

Is I Shouldn't Be Alive based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on I Shouldn't Be Alive?

Critics61
Audiences79

Not quite. Audiences rate I Shouldn't Be Alive higher (79) than critics (61). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did I Shouldn't Be Alive air?

It ran from 2005 to 2012 and has ended.

What language is I Shouldn't Be Alive in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch I Shouldn't Be Alive?

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