Misfits of Science
Created by Tim Kring, James D. Parriott
On NBC
A lighthearted 1980s superhero comedy built on ensemble charm and madcap adventure rather than stakes or introspection.
A superhero fantasy television series featuring super-powered humans and their madcap adventures.
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Questions people ask
Is Misfits of Science sad? Barely. Less sad than 88% of series.
Is Misfits of Science scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 70% of series.
Does Misfits of Science leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.
Is Misfits of Science easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 61% of series.
Is Misfits of Science violent? Not especially. Less violent 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.
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 Misfits of Science
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Misfits of Science
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Misfits of Science, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Misfits of Science, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Misfits of Science, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
