Betty
Who are you riding with?
Created by Lesley Arfin, Crystal Moselle
On HBO
A warm, energetic ensemble comedy-drama about female friendship and belonging within skateboarding culture, balancing playful camaraderie with the friction of navigating a male-dominated space.
A diverse group of young women navigate their lives through the male-dominated world of skateboarding in New York City. Inspired by the critically acclaimed film Skate Kitchen.
Where to watch
Questions people ask
Is Betty easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.
Is Betty scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 70% of series.
Is Betty violent? Not especially. Less violent than 70% of series.
Does Betty leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.
Is Betty 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.
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
Like Betty
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Betty
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Betty, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Betty, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Betty, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
