American Idol
Dream big.
Created by Simon Fuller
On FOX
A long-running, feel-good talent competition built on aspiration and weekly elimination, where the format's predictability and the contestants' genuine hope create a fundamentally reassuring viewing experience.
Each year, hopeful singers from all over the country audition to be part of one of the biggest shows in American television history. Who will become the new American Idol?
Genres
Where to watch
- StreamHulu, YouTube TV
Questions people ask
Does American Idol leave you hopeful? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of series.
Is American Idol scary? No. Less frightening than 92% of series.
Is American Idol violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.
Is American Idol sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of series.
Is American Idol easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.
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.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
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 American Idol, and what each one shares →
Like American Idol
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as American Idol
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like American Idol, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like American Idol, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like American Idol, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
