South of Nowhere

South of Nowhere

Created by Thomas W. Lynch

On Noggin, The N

2005–20083 seasons40 episodes30 min7.3 / 10

A character-driven teen drama centered on self-discovery and romantic awakening, following a family's relocation and one girl's journey toward understanding her identity.

The Carlin family moves from small town Ohio to Los Angeles to find life's not the same. And neither are they.

Questions people ask

  • Is South of Nowhere violent? Barely. Less violent than 75% of series.

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

  • Is South of Nowhere sad? Somewhat. More sad than 66% of series.

  • Is South of Nowhere easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 66% of series.

  • Is South of Nowhere scary? Not especially. Less frightening 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.

34/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity21

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise37

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love47

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Like South of Nowhere

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as South of Nowhere

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like South of Nowhere, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like South of Nowhere, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like South of Nowhere, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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