Standing Up
Created by Fanny Herrero
On Netflix
A warm, witty ensemble comedy-drama about four friends pursuing stand-up comedy, balancing humor with genuine stakes and emotional connection.
From odd jobs to the hunt for viral fame, making a career in stand-up comedy isn't easy, but four friends risk everything to make the world laugh.
Questions people ask
Is Standing Up violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.
Is Standing Up easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.
Is Standing Up scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.
Does Standing Up leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.
Is Standing Up 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 Standing Up
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Standing Up
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Standing Up, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Standing Up, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Standing Up, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
