Touched by an Angel
Created by John Masius
On CBS
A gentle, faith-centered anthology where divine intervention brings comfort and redemption to people in crisis, sustained across 211 episodes by a consistent message of hope and spiritual guidance.
Monica, an angel, is tasked with bringing guidance and messages from God to various people who are at a crossroads in their lives.
Clusters
Where to watch
- StreamNetflix, Paramount+
- FreeParamount+
Questions people ask
Is Touched by an Angel one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 100% of series.
Does Touched by an Angel leave you hopeful? Yes, very. More hopeful than 99% of series.
Is Touched by an Angel easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 97% of series.
Is Touched by an Angel scary? No. Less frightening than 92% of series.
Is Touched by an Angel violent? Barely. Less violent than 88% of series.
Is Touched by an Angel 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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Cinnamon Score
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
Ensemble
Everything like Touched by an Angel, and what each one shares →
Like Touched by an Angel
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Touched by an Angel
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Touched by an Angel, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Touched by an Angel, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Touched by an Angel, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
