Unstable
A different kind of succession story.
Created by Rob Lowe, John Owen Lowe, Victor Fresco
On Netflix
A warm, joyful workplace comedy centered on a father-son relationship navigating family business dynamics through humor and affection rather than conflict.
He's an eccentric biotech genius. His son's a pragmatist living in his shadow. To save the family business, they'll have to work through some issues.
Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is Unstable easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.
Is Unstable violent? Barely. Less violent than 78% of series.
Is Unstable scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.
Does Unstable leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.
Is Unstable sad? Not especially. Less sad than 63% 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.
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 Unstable
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Unstable
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Unstable, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Unstable, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Unstable, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
