Madeline
Created by Ludwig Bemelmans
On ABC, Disney Channel
A cheerful, whimsical animated adaptation of a beloved children's classic, following a spirited girl's escapades in Paris with warmth and gentle humor.
A young girl embarks on a series of misadventures, causing her friends and teachers to be worrisome. Based on the children's books by Ludwig Bemelmans.
Questions people ask
Is Madeline easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 99% of series.
Does Madeline leave you hopeful? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of series.
Is Madeline scary? No. Less frightening than 92% of series.
Is Madeline sad? No. Less sad than 92% of series.
Is Madeline violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% 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 Madeline
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Madeline
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Madeline, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Madeline, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Madeline, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
