My Own Worst Enemy
One man. Two very different lives
Created by Jason Smilovic
On NBC
A high-concept spy thriller built on the premise of a fractured identity, where a man must navigate two incompatible lives after a malfunction forces them into collision.
My Own Worst Enemy is an American television drama that aired on NBC in 2008. It premiered on October 13 and ended on December 15 after 9 episodes. The series was produced by Universal Media Studios. Jason Smilovic was the executive producer; David Semel was the director and executive producer. The final episode ended with a cliff-hanger, and the major plot lines ended without resolution. The series followed the life of American secret agent Edward Albright and his cover, Henry Spivey, who had no knowledge of his double life. Albright, played by Christian Slater, was implanted with a chip allowing his handlers to physically switch Albright's personality to that of his cover. However, in the pilot episode, there was a malfunction which caused Albright's personalities to switch at random, revealing his secret life to his alias. Henry was then thrown into the highly dangerous life of Edward, with no real way for the two to communicate except through short cell phone video messages.
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Is My Own Worst Enemy scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 93% of series.
Is My Own Worst Enemy easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Does My Own Worst Enemy leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 73% of series.
Is My Own Worst Enemy violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of series.
Is My Own Worst Enemy sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Same Mood as My Own Worst Enemy
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like My Own Worst Enemy, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like My Own Worst Enemy, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like My Own Worst Enemy, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
