Spin City
Created by Gary David Goldberg, Bill Lawrence
On ABC
A fast-paced political sitcom that balances workplace satire with ensemble character comedy, built on the reliable weekly reset of navigating municipal crises.
Workaholic Mike Flaherty is the Deputy Mayor of New York City, serving as Mayor Randall Winston's key strategist and much-needed handler. Mike runs the city with the help of his oddball staff: an anxious and insecure press secretary; a sexist, boorish chief of staff; an impeccably groomed gay activist running minority affairs; a sharp and efficient, man-crazy accountant; and an idealistic young speechwriter. Like Mike, they are all professionally capable but personally challenged.
Essence
Ensemble
Like Spin City
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Spin City
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Spin City, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Spin City, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Spin City, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
