Fortysomething
A middle-aged man losing his edge... and his grip!
On STV
A comedic exploration of mid-life crisis and family strain anchored by a surreal supernatural premise that generates both humor and mild existential unease.
A middle-aged doctor in Putney juggles family issues and mid-life woes when he suddenly develops the ability to hear others' thoughts.
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Questions people ask
Is Fortysomething violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.
Does Fortysomething leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of series.
Is Fortysomething sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Fortysomething scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Fortysomething easy watching? 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.
Distinctly its own thing.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Fortysomething
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Fortysomething
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Fortysomething, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Fortysomething, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Fortysomething, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
