Logan's Run
Created by William F. Nolan, George Clayton Johnson
On CBS
A 1970s sci-fi action series built on the premise of state-mandated death at 30, balancing dystopian dread with episodic adventure across a post-apocalyptic landscape.
In a futuristic society where reaching the age of 30 is a death sentence, a rebellious law enforcement agent goes on the run in search of Sanctuary.
Questions people ask
Is Logan's Run scary? Yes. More frightening than 79% of series.
Is Logan's Run violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of series.
Is Logan's Run easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 70% of series.
Is Logan's Run sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Logan's Run 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
Ensemble
Like Logan's Run
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Logan's Run
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Logan's Run, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Logan's Run, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Logan's Run, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
