Roseanne
The first family that made you feel better about your own!
Created by Matt Williams
On ABC
A warm, funny family sitcom that finds humor and dignity in working-class struggle, built on strong ensemble bonds and the reassurance of the weekly reset.
A working-class family struggles to get by on a limited income in the fictional town of Lanford, Illinois.
Genres
Where to watch
- StreamPeacock
- BuyApple TV Store, Amazon Video
Questions people ask
Is Roseanne easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 97% of series.
Is Roseanne scary? No. Less frightening than 92% of series.
Is Roseanne violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.
Is Roseanne one of a kind? Barely. Less singular than 86% of series.
Does Roseanne leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.
Is Roseanne 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.
Written about
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Conventional, and it does not land.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like Roseanne, and what each one shares →
Like Roseanne
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Roseanne
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Roseanne, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Roseanne, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Roseanne, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
