Manimal
Created by Glen A. Larson
On NBC
A 1980s action-adventure procedural built on a high-concept gimmick—a professor who transforms into animals to solve crimes—that prioritizes spectacle and playful invention over depth.
Jonathan Chase was a British college professor at New York University who had the unusual ability to transform into any kind of animal. He used his powers to battle crime alongside pretty policewoman Brooke and Vietnam-war pal Ty.
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Like Manimal
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Manimal
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Manimal, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Manimal, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Manimal, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
