Less than Perfect
Created by Terri Minsky
On ABC
A lighthearted workplace sitcom about an underdog secretary navigating office politics and self-doubt with humor and determination.
Claude Casey moved up in the secretarial world of television news, from temp to the anchor's desk. After her boss hires her full time, Claude realizes she may be in over her head in this world of assistants fighting to get ahead. But Claude is determined to prove that though she may not be perfect, she's not going down without a fight.
Questions people ask
Is Less than Perfect violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.
Is Less than Perfect sad? Barely. Less sad than 88% of series.
Is Less than Perfect easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 86% of series.
Is Less than Perfect scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 70% of series.
Does Less than Perfect leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% 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.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Less than Perfect
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Less than Perfect
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Less than Perfect, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Less than Perfect, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Less than Perfect, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
