Point Pleasant

Point Pleasant

Created by Marti Noxon, John J. McLaughlin

On FOX

20051 season13 episodes44 min6.8 / 10

A dark supernatural soap opera built on theological dread and the corrupting influence of an enigmatic, possibly demonic girl in a small New Jersey town.

A series of supernatural events begins in a small coastal New Jersey town after the arrival of a mysterious teenage girl, who apparently has the ability to influence the people and events around her.

Questions people ask

  • Is Point Pleasant scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 97% of series.

  • Does Point Pleasant leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 88% of series.

  • Is Point Pleasant easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.

  • Is Point Pleasant sad? Somewhat. More sad than 72% of series.

  • Is Point Pleasant violent? Somewhat. More 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.

54/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity44

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise74

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love46

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Point Pleasant

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Point Pleasant

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Point Pleasant, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Point Pleasant, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Point Pleasant, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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