Shifting Gears
Family in mirror is closer than they appear.
Created by Julie Thacker, Mike Scully
On ABC
A warm, witty family sitcom about estrangement and reconciliation, built on the premise of forced proximity leading to genuine connection.
Matt is a stubborn, widowed owner of a classic car restoration shop. When Matt's estranged daughter Riley and her teenage kids move into his house, the real restoration begins.
Genres
Where to watch
- StreamDisney+, Hulu, fuboTV, YouTube TV
- BuyApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fandango At Home
Questions people ask
Is Shifting Gears scary? No. Less frightening than 92% of series.
Is Shifting Gears violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.
Is Shifting Gears easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 87% of series.
Does Shifting Gears leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of series.
Is Shifting Gears 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 Shifting Gears
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Shifting Gears
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Shifting Gears, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Shifting Gears, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Shifting Gears, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
