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The Human Jungle

1963 – 1964Show2 seasons26 episodes

80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9

Summary

The Human Jungle is a British TV series about a psychiatrist, made for ABC Television by the small production company Independent Artists for transmission on ITV. Starring Herbert Lom, it ran for two series which were first transmitted during 1963 and 1965.

Good for

  • Background watch
  • Drop-in friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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The Human Jungle episodes

2 seasons · 26 episodes

  1. S1 E1 The Vacant Chair, 7.6
  2. S1 E2 The Flip Side Man, 7.7
  3. S1 E3 Run with the Devil, 7.0
  4. S1 E4 Thin Ice, 7.2
  5. S1 E5 The Lost Hours, 7.7
  6. S1 E6 A Friend of the Sergeant Major, 7.8
  7. S1 E7 14 Ghosts, 7.8
  8. S1 E8 Fine Feathers, 7.2
  9. S1 E9 The Two Edged Sword, 7.5
  10. S1 E10 A Woman with Scars, 8.1
  11. S1 E11 Time-Check, 7.5
  12. S1 E12 The Wall, 6.8
  13. S1 E13 Over and Out, 7.5
  1. S2 E1 Success Machine, 7.5
  2. S2 E2 Conscience on a Rack, 7.6
  3. S2 E3 Struggle for a Mind, 7.8
  4. S2 E4 Solo Performance, 8.0
  5. S2 E5 The 24-Hour Man, 7.6
  6. S2 E6 Wild Goose Chase, 7.2
  7. S2 E7 Skeleton in the Cupboard, 7.1
  8. S2 E8 Dual Control, 7.6
  9. S2 E9 Enemy Outside, 7.0
  10. S2 E10 Ring of Hate, 6.7
  11. S2 E11 Heartbeats in a Tin Box, 7.2
  12. S2 E12 The Quick and the Dead, 7.0
  13. S2 E13 The Man Who Fell Apart, 7.3

Cast

24 of 150 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Roy Ward Baker, Vernon Sewell, Sidney Hayers
Written by
John Kruse, Bill MacIlwraith, Robert Banks Stewart
Produced by
Julian Wintle

Everyone

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Facts

March 30, 1963 · December 21, 1964 · Ended

First aired
March 30, 1963
Last aired
December 21, 1964
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 26 episodes
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Human Jungle worth watching?"

Questions about The Human Jungle

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Human Jungle worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.9).

How long does it take to watch The Human Jungle?

26 h

About 26 hours: 26 episodes in 2 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1963 to 1964.

Is The Human Jungle plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch The Human Jungle?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.