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World on a Wire
“What world do we live in? Is it real?”
73%
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AI Analysis
World on a Wire (1973) — AI TV series analysis
WatchMind AI generated this AI analysis of World on a Wire (1973) — a TV series tagged as Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, and Mystery with tense moods and fast-paced pacing.
Story & themes: In the future, Simulacron, a computer project simulating reality, encounters strange occurrences after its leader's death. Dr. Stiller questions the sudden disappearance of a friend and wonders if Simulacron holds the answers. Our models also surface themes such as identity, conflict, and relationships from synopsis and genre signals.
Watch context: Best suited for solo focused viewing. Expect fast-paced storytelling across 1 season.
Community signal: TMDb members rate World on a Wire 73% (75 votes) — solid community ratings for this TV series.
AI verdict
World on a Wire is a series worth prioritising when you want something with solid community ratings — our AI analysis flags it as a strong match for its genre and tone profile.
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TMDb audience score
73%
from 75 TMDb votes
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Synopsis
In the future, Simulacron, a computer project simulating reality, encounters strange occurrences after its leader's death. Dr. Stiller questions the sudden disappearance of a friend and wonders if Simulacron holds the answers.
Quick facts
- Type
- Series
- Status
- Ended
- Release date
- 1973-10-14
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 2
- TMDB rating
- 7.3
- TMDB ID
- 86449
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What is World on a Wire about?
In the future, Simulacron, a computer project simulating reality, encounters strange occurrences after its leader's death. Dr. Stiller questions the sudden disappearance of a friend and wonders if ... This is the official synopsis available via TMDb community metadata.
Is there an AI analysis for World on a Wire?
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How many seasons of World on a Wire are there?
There are currently 1 seasons of World on a Wire documented in the community database.
Cast & crew
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Cast

Klaus Löwitsch
Fred Stiller

Mascha Rabben
Eva Vollmer

Karl-Heinz Vosgerau
Herbert Siskins

Adrian Hoven
Professor Henry Vollmer

Ivan Desny
Günther Lause

Ingrid Caven
Secretary Uschi

Barbara Valentin
Gloria Fromm

Günter Lamprecht
Fritz Walfang

Margit Carstensen
Maya Schmidt-Genter

Wolfgang Schenck
Franz Hahn

Karl Scheydt
Inspector Stuhlfahrt

Elma Karlowa
Cafeteria Manager

Solange Pradel
Singer

Katrin Schaake
Computer Lab Assistant

Rudolf Waldemar Brem
Hospital Orderly

Rudolf Lenz
Hartmann

Christine Kaufmann
Party Guest

Peter Kern
Hospital Orderly
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