Maverick
Pappyisms
Created by Roy Huggins
On ABC
A lighthearted Western comedy built on charm, wit, and the roguish adventures of clever gamblers who talk their way out of trouble rather than fight their way out.
The Maverick boys - Bret, Bart, Beau and Brent - are a clan of well-dressed dandies, gamblers who'd much rather make their money playing cards than messing up their fine clothing with actual work. Sly and clever, none of the Mavericks are much for acts of derring do, but they can be courageous when the situation calls for it. Most often, however, they live by their wits and considerable charm.
Clusters
Questions people ask
Is Maverick sad? Barely. Less sad than 88% of series.
Does Maverick leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of series.
Is Maverick easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.
Is Maverick violent? Not especially. Less violent than 65% of series.
Is Maverick scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 59% 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.
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 Maverick
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Maverick
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Maverick, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Maverick, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Maverick, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
