Glee

Glee

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Created by Ian Brennan, Brad Falchuk, Ryan Murphy

On FOX

2009–20156 seasons121 episodes6.8 / 10

A high-energy musical comedy about misfits finding belonging and voice through song, balancing celebratory performances with the genuine struggles of adolescence.

In this musical comedy, optimistic high school teacher Will Schuester tries to refuel his own passion while reinventing the high school's glee club and challenging a group of outcasts to realize their star potential as they strive to outshine their singing competition while navigating the cruel halls of McKinley High.

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Questions people ask

  • Does Glee leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 84% of series.

  • Is Glee easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.

  • Is Glee scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 70% of series.

  • Is Glee violent? Not especially. Less violent than 70% of series.

  • Is Glee 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.

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22/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity26

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise12

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love29

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Glee, and what each one shares →

Like Glee

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Glee

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Glee, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Glee, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Glee, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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