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I Led 3 Lives

1953·Show
97Episodes in3Seasons
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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline5
  • Scare3

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Dark Humor2

World

A real life story, history, and politics

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5

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ELECTRIFYING Stories of the Men who fight alone against the destroyers of Democracy!

Herbert Philbrick was a young professional and pacifist in 1939 Boston. He joined an anti-war group and quickly found himself caught up in the secret world of underground communist activity. He agreed to spy on the Communists for the FBI, and spent the next 9 years of his life as a Communist, FBI spy, and Communist counter-spy, since they had asked him to follow other comrades to test their loyalty. Hence the 3 lives; and his family, co-workers, and church never knew. This TV show is based on the TRUE story of how Philbrick (played ably by Richard Carlson) could never relax, but had to sneak to secret cell meetings and meet FBI agents in clandestine places to make info drops, never knowing when he might be found out, and if he would live to see the next rendezvous.
Cold War EspionageTrue Crime BiographyPsychological ThrillerHistorical DramaAnti-Communist PropagandaDual Identity CrisisEducational HistoryMid-Century TV NoirFamily Under Pressure

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What is I Led 3 Lives rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How many seasons does I Led 3 Lives have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 97 episodes and is still in production.

Is I Led 3 Lives based on a true story?

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

When did I Led 3 Lives air?

It started in 1953 and is still in production.

What language is I Led 3 Lives in?

English

It was made in English.