3 LBS

2006·Show
8Episodes in1Season·TV-PG
54
MediocreGoodWatch score

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3 LBS fingerprint

No humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy4
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability3

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition6
  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5

Who it's for

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About

3 lbs is a drama that aired on CBS from November 14 to 28, 2006, replacing the cancelled series Smith. The show itself was then canceled three weeks later due to poor ratings. The title refers to the fact that the average human brain weighs approximately three pounds. The show follows the medical careers of prominent brain surgeon Doctor Douglas Hanson and his protégé, Jonathan Seger. The show was promoted as, "The next great medical drama." The theme song is "Calling All Angels" by Train. Eight episodes were made, and the five episodes that did not originally air in the United States are available on Amazon Unbox. The program filmed in New York City at the request of Tucci, who didn't want to be away from home to make the series. When the pilot was originally filmed Dylan McDermott played Dr. Doug Hanson, and Reiko Aylesworth played Dr. Adrienne Holland.
Medical DramaCharacter-DrivenPsychological IntrigueNeurological CasesProfessional EthicsMentor-Protégé DynamicHospital SettingHuman Brain FocusSerious Tone

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about 3 LBS

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Is 3 LBS worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 21%, and Metacritic 40). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is 3 LBS rated?

TV-PG

It's rated TV-PG in the United States.

How many seasons does 3 LBS have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 8 episodes.

Do critics and audiences agree on 3 LBS?

Critics31
Audiences67

Not quite. Audiences rate 3 LBS higher (67) than critics (31). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did 3 LBS air?

It ran from 2006 to 2006 and has ended.

What language is 3 LBS in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

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