Mulaney

Mulaney

You can't keep a good standup down.

Created by John Mulaney

On FOX

2014–20151 season13 episodes23 min4.2 / 10

A warm, high-energy sitcom about a young comedian finding his footing in New York, built on ensemble charm and comedic irreverence rather than narrative stakes.

Set in New York, and based on the life and stand-up comedy of John Mulaney, this multi-camera laffer follows an aspiring comedian coming of age under the influence of his boss, his roommates and his neighbors.

Questions people ask

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

  • Is Mulaney violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.

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

  • Is Mulaney easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 86% of series.

  • Does Mulaney leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 81% 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.

30/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity4

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise64

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love43

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Like Mulaney

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Mulaney

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Mulaney, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Mulaney, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Mulaney, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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