True Lies 2023
What is True Lies?
True Lies is a 2023 American action television series based on the 1994 film of the same name directed by James Cameron, which itself was adapted from the 1991 French film La Totale! The series was created by Matt Nix and produced by Lightstorm Entertainment, Wonderland Sound and Vision, and Anthony Hemingway.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2023
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 13
- First aired
- Mar 1, 2023
- Last aired
- May 17, 2023
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Comedy
- Updated
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Overview
True Lies is a 2023 American action television series based on the 1994 film of the same name directed by James Cameron, which itself was adapted from the 1991 French film La Totale! The series was created by Matt Nix and produced by Lightstorm Entertainment, Wonderland Sound and Vision, and Anthony Hemingway. The show centers on a suburban housewife who discovers her seemingly ordinary computer consultant husband is actually a highly skilled international spy. Thrust into a world of danger and adventure, she begins working alongside him in high-stakes missions while they attempt to rekindle their strained marriage. The series reimagines the premise of the original film with a focus on partnership and espionage, blending action with comedy and relationship dynamics. Casting and production credits include contributions from various actors, directors, and writers involved in the series, though specific names and episode counts are not detailed in available sources.
Should you watch it?
“A suburban housewife discovers her husband is a spy and joins him in global adventures.”
- Unique premise combining espionage with domestic life
- Strong female lead character development
- Blend of action and relationship drama
- May not appeal to viewers seeking realistic spy content
- Some episodes rely heavily on formulaic elements
You enjoy action-comedies with strong marital themes and unexpected career changes.
Contains mild violence and perilous situations but remains family-friendly.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pilot Mar 1, 2023
- E2 Public Secrets Mar 8, 2023
- E3 Separate Pairs Mar 15, 2023
- E4 Rival Companions Mar 22, 2023
- E5 Unrelated Parents Mar 29, 2023
- E6 Working Vacation Apr 5, 2023
- E7 Independent Dependents Apr 12, 2023
- E8 Honest Manipulations Apr 19, 2023
- E9 Bitter Sweethearts Apr 26, 2023
- E10 Friendly Enemies May 3, 2023
- E11 Unfamiliar Partnerships May 10, 2023
- E12 Lying Truths (1) May 17, 2023
- E13 Waking Dreams (2) May 17, 2023
Frequently asked questions
Is this based on the 1994 movie?
Yes, it adapts the same premise of a housewife discovering her husband's secret spy life.
Does she become a full spy?
She gets recruited to work alongside her husband on missions while trying to save their marriage.
Is it more action or comedy?
It balances both action sequences and comedic moments within a relationship drama framework.
Do they travel internationally?
Yes, the show involves international locations as part of the spy missions.
Is the husband actually boring?
He appears bland and unremarkable in his civilian life while secretly being a skilled international operative.