The Lieutenant

1963·Show
29Episodes in1Season
71
GoodGoodWatch score

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The Lieutenant fingerprint

No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Wholesome6
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, history, and war

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Situated at Camp Pendleton, the West Coast base of the U.S. Marine Corps, The Lieutenant focuses on the men of the Corps in peace time with a Cold War backdrop. The title character is Second Lieutenant William Tiberius Rice, a rifle platoon leader and one of the training instructors at Camp Pendleton. An hour-long drama, The Lieutenant explores the lives of enlisted Marines and general officers alike.
Military Drama1960s TVCold War EraCharacter StudyEnsemble CastUS Marine CorpsEpisodic NarrativeHistorical ContextDuty & Service

Actors

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is The Lieutenant worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 8.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does The Lieutenant have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 29 episodes.

When did The Lieutenant air?

It ran from 1963 to 1964 and has ended.

What language is The Lieutenant in?

English

It was made in English.

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