mixed-ish
A classic-ish out of water comedy.
Created by Tracee Ellis Ross, Kenya Barris, Peter Saji
On ABC
A warm, nostalgic family comedy about navigating identity and belonging in the 1980s, balancing humor with genuine questions about assimilation and cultural authenticity.
Rainbow Johnson recounts her experience growing up in a mixed-race family in the ‘80s and the constant dilemmas they had to face over whether to assimilate or stay true to themselves.
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Questions people ask
Is mixed-ish violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.
Is mixed-ish easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.
Is mixed-ish scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.
Does mixed-ish leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.
Is mixed-ish sad? 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.
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 mixed-ish
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as mixed-ish
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like mixed-ish, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like mixed-ish, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like mixed-ish, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
