American Woman

American Woman

Created by John Riggi

On Paramount Network

20181 season11 episodes22 min4.8 / 10

A warm, character-driven period dramedy about female friendship and self-discovery in the 1970s, balancing comedic lightness with genuine stakes around independence and identity.

This 1970s period dramedy inspired by the real life Kyle Richards and set amid the sexual revolution and the rise of second-wave feminism follows Bonnie, an unconventional mother struggling to raise her two daughters after leaving her husband. With the help of her two best friends, Kathleen and Diana, these three women will each discover their own brand of independence in a world reluctant to give it.

Questions people ask

  • Does American Woman leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of series.

  • Is American Woman violent? Barely. Less violent than 78% of series.

  • Is American Woman easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 66% of series.

  • Is American Woman scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 59% of series.

  • Is American Woman sad? 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.

36/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity31

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise34

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love44

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like American Woman

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as American Woman

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like American Woman, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like American Woman, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like American Woman, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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