Superior Donuts

Superior Donuts

Superior Donuts

Created by Bob Daily, Neil Goldman, Garrett Donovan

On CBS

2017–20182 seasons34 episodes22 min6.2 / 10

A warm, character-driven workplace sitcom centered on the intergenerational bond between a gruff shop owner and his young employee, set in a gentrifying Chicago neighborhood.

The relationship between Arthur, the gruff owner of a small donut shop, his enterprising new young employee, Franco, and their loyal patrons in a quickly gentrifying Chicago neighborhood.

Questions people ask

  • Is Superior Donuts violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.

  • Is Superior Donuts easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 87% of series.

  • Is Superior Donuts scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.

  • Does Superior Donuts leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.

  • Is Superior Donuts sad? Not especially. Less sad than 68% 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.

31/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity4

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise64

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love44

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Superior Donuts

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Superior Donuts

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Superior Donuts, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Superior Donuts, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Superior Donuts, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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