Is Stuart Fails to Save the Universe sad?

Barely. Less sad than 80% of well-known series. This describes how the series comes across across its whole run, measured against other well-known series; it is not a content list.

Is Stuart Fails to Save the Universe scary?

Not especially. Less frightening than 70% of well-known series. This describes how the series comes across across its whole run, measured against other well-known series; it is not a content list.

Is Stuart Fails to Save the Universe violent?

Not especially. Less violent than 70% of well-known series. This describes how the series comes across across its whole run, measured against other well-known series; it is not a content list.

Does Stuart Fails to Save the Universe leave you hopeful?

Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of well-known series. This describes how the series comes across across its whole run, measured against other well-known series; it is not a content list.

Stuart Fails to Save the Universe

Name: Stuart Fails to Save the Universe
Genre: Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Released: 2026
Rating: 8.462
Cast: Kevin Sussman, Lauren Lapkus, Brian Posehn, John Ross Bowie, Kunal Nayyar

Every universe needs a hero. We got Stuart.

Created by Zak Penn, Bill Prady, Chuck Lorre

On HBO Max

2026–2 seasons10 episodes24 min8.5 / 10

A lighthearted sci-fi comedy about an unlikely hero and his misfit team bumbling through a multiverse crisis, built on affection for comic book culture and the charm of failure.

After accidentally creating a new multiverse, comic book store owner Stuart Bloom must locate a quantum-interference device to restore reality.

Clusters

Absurdist Comedy, Affectionately Chaotic Gleeful Nonsense, Genuine Warmth Bright Adventure, Warm Found-Family

Genres

Comedy Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Keywords

Comic Book Shop Spin Off Alternate Universe Multiverse Improbable Team Fail

Where to watch

StreamHBO Max

Questions people ask

Is Stuart Fails to Save the Universe sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of series.
Is Stuart Fails to Save the Universe easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.
Is Stuart Fails to Save the Universe scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 70% of series.
Is Stuart Fails to Save the Universe violent? Not especially. Less violent than 70% of series.
Does Stuart Fails to Save the Universe leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% 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.