---
title: "Male of the Species"
year: 1969
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/male-of-the-species-1969"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 55937
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 4.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Male of the Species (1969) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/male-of-the-species-1969

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Male of the Species is a television series first released in 1969. Catalogued under Drama.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Mary learns the bitter truth about men through three fraught relationships."

### Why Watch
- Notable performances by Sean Connery, Michael Caine and Paul Scofield
- Insightful look at male behaviour across three distinct relationships
- Structured as three interconnected plays

### Caveats & Content Note
- Period television pacing may feel dated
- Limited to a single‑episode TV film format
- Tone & Suitability: Rated PG, the series deals with adult relationship themes and is suited for mature teens and older viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: drama, character-driven, psychological

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/male-of-the-species-1969#watch.

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who are the three men in Mary’s life?
The men are her father, a smooth‑talking office flirt named Cornelius, and an ageing barrister named Emlyn.

### Q: What format does the series use?
It is presented as a trilogy of television plays written by Alun Owen.

### Q: When was the series first broadcast?
An omnibus version aired on NBC on 3 January 1969.

### Q: Which famous actors appear in the series?
The series features rare television performances by Sean Connery, Michael Caine and Paul Scofield.

### Q: What is the series’ rating?
The series is rated PG.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Male of the Species — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/55937)
- [Male of the Species (1969) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/11542-male-of-the-species/prehled/)
- [Male of the Species (1969): Obsazení, herci, tvůrci a postavy…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/78653-male-of-the-species/tvurci)

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