Martin

Martin

Created by Martin Lawrence, John Bowman, Topper Carew

On FOX

1992–19975 seasons132 episodes22 min7.5 / 10

A high-energy, character-driven sitcom built on irreverent comedy and the warm bonds between a tight friend group navigating romance and life in 1990s Detroit.

Sassy sitcom centering on radio and television personality Martin Payne. Series focuses on his romantic relationship with girlfriend Gina, her best friend Pam and escapades with best friends Tommy and Cole.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Martin scary? No. Less frightening than 92% of series.

  • Does Martin leave you hopeful? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of series.

  • Is Martin easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 91% of series.

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

  • Is Martin violent? Barely. Less violent than 78% 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.

43/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity29

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise54

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love47

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Martin, and what each one shares →

Like Martin

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Martin

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Martin, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Martin, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Martin, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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