Airwolf
A New Kind of Weapon. A New Kind of Hero.
Created by Donald P. Bellisario
On CBS, USA Network
A high-octane 1980s action series built on the spectacle of an advanced helicopter and the personal mission of a pilot searching for his brother.
As part of a deal with an intelligence agency to look for his missing brother, a renegade pilot goes on missions with an advanced battle helicopter.
Where to watch
- StreamPrime Video
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Questions people ask
Is Airwolf violent? Yes, very. More violent than 92% of series.
Is Airwolf scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% of series.
Is Airwolf sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Airwolf easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Airwolf leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like Airwolf, and what each one shares →
Like Airwolf
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Airwolf
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Airwolf, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Airwolf, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Airwolf, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
