Automan
Created by Glen A. Larson
On ABC
A lighthearted 1980s sci-fi action series about a computer-generated superhero, built on episodic adventure and nostalgic high-tech spectacle rather than depth.
Automan is an American science fiction superhero television series produced by Glen A. Larson. It aired for only 12 episodes on ABC between 1983 and 1984.
Questions people ask
Is Automan sad? Barely. Less sad than 88% of series.
Does Automan leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.
Is Automan easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 61% of series.
Is Automan scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 59% of series.
Is Automan violent? 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.
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 Automan, and what each one shares →
Like Automan
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Automan
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Automan, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Automan, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Automan, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
