Isis

Isis

Created by Marc Richards

On CBS

1975–19762 seasons22 episodes30 min6.5 / 10

A Saturday morning live-action superhero series centered on a strong female lead, built on optimism and episodic adventure with a mythological framework.

The Secrets of Isis is the syndicated title of a live action CBS television series produced by Filmation in the 1970s originally titled Isis that appeared during the Saturday morning cartoon lineup. The show was also aired in various countries around the world. As indicated on commentary in the 2007 DVD release of the series, and supported by examining broadcast premiere dates, The Secrets of Isis was the first weekly American live-action television series whose lead character was a female superhero, debuting September 6, 1975 and predating the weekly debuts of both The Bionic Woman and Wonder Woman.

Questions people ask

  • Does Isis leave you hopeful? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of series.

  • Is Isis sad? Barely. Less sad than 88% of series.

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

  • Is Isis scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.

  • Is Isis violent? Not especially. Less violent than 61% of series.

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.

59/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity68

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise64

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love46

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Isis

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Isis

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Isis, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Isis, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Isis, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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