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Foreign Intrigue

1951–1955 · 4 seasons

A vintage, talky espionage procedural that unfolds at a steady, unhurried pace with more conversation than action.

Created by
Sheldon Reynolds
Genres
Drama
Starring
Jerome Thor, Sydna Scott, James Daly
Overview
The experiences of Robert Cannon and Helen Davis, foreign correspondents for "Consolidated News". Stories relate to their attempts to infiltrate and expose espionage rings.

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  • Amazon Prime Video
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Created by
Sheldon Reynolds
Genres
Drama
Starring
Jerome Thor, Sydna Scott, James Daly
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • conspiracy
    • deception
    • justice
    • loyalty
    Places
    • big city
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • procedural
    • serialised
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
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    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action3
    Horror1
    Humour2
    Realism6
    Romance2
    Tension5
    Darkness4
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight3

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    Details

    Genres
    drama
    Created by
    Sheldon Reynolds
    Starring
    Jerome Thor, Sydna Scott, James Daly, Anne Preville, Gerald Mohr
    Length
    4 seasons, 155 episodes, 30 min each
    Network
    Syndication
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    English

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