Downward Dog
Loyalty is one thing. Obedience is another.
Created by Samm Hodges, Michael Killen
On ABC
A whimsical, introspective comedy about human-animal companionship told from a dog's philosophical perspective, balancing loneliness and mutual dependence.
Follow the day-to-day life of Nan as told by her increasingly lonely and philosophical dog, Martin. Just one session at obedience school makes them realize that even at their worst, they may be the best thing for each other. Based on a web series.
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Is Downward Dog violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.
Is Downward Dog sad? Yes. More sad than 79% of series.
Is Downward Dog scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.
Is Downward Dog easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 66% of series.
Does Downward Dog leave you hopeful? 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.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Like Downward Dog
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Downward Dog
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Downward Dog, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Downward Dog, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Downward Dog, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
