Dallas
A family ruthless in its quest for power and passion.
Created by David Jacobs
On CBS
A sprawling family saga built on wealth, betrayal, and cliffhangers, where long-form serialization sustains tension across 357 episodes while the dysfunctional Ewing dynasty provides both intimate character drama and soap-opera spectacle.
The world's first mega-soap, and one of the most popular ever produced, Dallas had it all. Beautiful women, expensive cars, and men playing Monopoly with real buildings. Famous for one of the best cliffhangers in TV history, as the world asked "Who shot J.R.?" A slow-burner to begin with, Dallas hit its stride in the 2nd season, with long storylines and expert character development. Dallas ruled the airwaves in the 1980's.
Essence
Ensemble
Like Dallas
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Dallas
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Dallas, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Dallas, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Dallas, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
