Providence

Providence

Created by John Masius

On NBC

1999–20025 seasons96 episodes60 min6.7 / 10

A character-driven family drama centered on a doctor's return to her small Rhode Island hometown, balancing medical cases with the messy work of family reconciliation.

Providence is an American television drama series.

Questions people ask

  • Is Providence easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.

  • Is Providence violent? Barely. Less violent than 78% of series.

  • Is Providence scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.

  • Does Providence leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.

  • Is Providence sad? Somewhat. More sad than 66% 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.

48/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity53

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise46

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love46

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Like Providence

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Providence

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Providence, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Providence, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Providence, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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