Bionic Woman
Created by David Eick, Kenneth Johnson, Martin Caidin
On NBC
A short-lived action-drama about a woman navigating superhuman abilities and covert work while managing family obligations, balancing spectacle with domestic grounding.
Jaime Sommers is saved from death after receiving experimental medical implants. While adjusting to her new bionic powers and raising a rebellious younger sister, Jaime agrees to work for the Berkut Group, a quasi-governmental private organisation that performed her surgery.
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Questions people ask
Is Bionic Woman scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% of series.
Is Bionic Woman violent? Somewhat. More violent than 64% of series.
Is Bionic Woman easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of series.
Is Bionic Woman sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Bionic Woman leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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Like Bionic Woman
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Bionic Woman
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Bionic Woman, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Bionic Woman, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Bionic Woman, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
