The Power of Myth
On PBS
A meditative, deeply philosophical dialogue between a mythologist and journalist exploring the universal patterns and spiritual meaning embedded in human storytelling across cultures.
The Power of Myth is a television series originally broadcast on PBS in 1988 as Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth. The documentary comprises six one-hour conversations between mythologist Joseph Campbell and journalist Bill Moyers.
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Questions people ask
Is The Power of Myth scary? No. Less frightening than 92% of series.
Is The Power of Myth violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.
Is The Power of Myth easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 86% of series.
Does The Power of Myth leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of series.
Is The Power of Myth sad? Barely. Less sad than 75% 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.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Like The Power of Myth
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Power of Myth
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Power of Myth, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Power of Myth, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Power of Myth, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
