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One Life to Live

1968·Show
4008Episodes in43Seasons·TV-PG
47
MediocreGoodWatch score

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A , drama series: , but never scary, .

Good for friends night · background watch · comfort watch

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8.8

About

One Life to Live is an American soap opera broadcast on television for more than 43 years on the ABC network, from July 15, 1968, to January 13, 2012, and on the internet as a web series on Hulu and iTunes via The Online Network since April 29, 2013. Created by Agnes Nixon, the series was the first daytime drama to primarily feature ethnically and socioeconomically diverse characters and consistently emphasize social issues. One Life to Live was expanded from 30 minutes to 45 minutes on July 26, 1976, and then to an hour on January 16, 1978.
Pioneering Social RealismMulti-Generational Family SagaEthnic & Socioeconomic DiversityEmotional MelodramaLong-Running Soap OperaRomantic IntrigueCharacter-Driven NarrativeNostalgic Daytime TVCommunity Conflict

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Questions about One Life to Live

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Where can I stream One Life to Live?

In the United States, you can rent or buy One Life to Live from Apple TV Store.

Is One Life to Live worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 6.9).

Is One Life to Live okay for kids?

TV-PGStrong languageSexual content

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for strong language and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

How long does it take to watch One Life to Live?

4008 h

About 4008 hours: 4008 episodes in 43 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1968 to 2012.

Is One Life to Live good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 9 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is One Life to Live plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

What tropes does One Life to Live use?

Double Standard: Rape, Female on MaleAll Gays Are PedophilesDarker and EdgierSecond LoveCrossoverCamp StraightAB NegativeEarn Your Happy EndingEntitled BastardFormula-Breaking EpisodeSplit PersonalityKarma Houdiniand 72 more

TV Tropes lists 84 tropes for it, including Double Standard: Rape, Female on Male, All Gays Are Pedophiles, and Darker and Edgier.