Batman
The worst is yet to come.
Created by Lorenzo Semple Jr., William Dozier
On ABC
A cheerful, campy superhero romp that treats crime-fighting as an earnest but absurdly theatrical game, sustained across 120 episodes of reliable weekly victories.
Wealthy entrepreneur Bruce Wayne and his ward Dick Grayson lead a double life: they are actually crime fighting duo Batman and Robin. A secret Batpole in the Wayne mansion leads to the Batcave, where Police Commissioner Gordon often calls with the latest emergency threatening Gotham City. Racing to the scene of the crime in the Batmobile, Batman and Robin must (with the help of their trusty Bat-utility-belt) thwart the efforts of a variety of master criminals, including The Riddler, The Joker, Catwoman, and The Penguin.
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Questions people ask
Does Batman leave you hopeful? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of series.
Is Batman sad? No. Less sad than 92% of series.
Is Batman one of a kind? No. Less singular than 92% of series.
Is Batman easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 91% of series.
Is Batman scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.
Is Batman violent? Not especially. Less violent than 65% 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.
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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 Batman, and what each one shares →
Like Batman
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Batman
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Batman, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Batman, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Batman, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
