6.8
Is Automan worth watching?
65
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%). Critics rate it higher (83 out of 100) than audiences (68).
Automan
1983·Show
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A , drama series: .
Good for family movie night · friends night · kids
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Automan is an American science fiction superhero television series produced by Glen A. Larson. It aired for only 12 episodes on ABC between 1983 and 1984.
Retro Sci-Fi CampEarly CGI PioneerSuperhero ProceduralUncanny Valley AestheticNostalgic 80s KitschDigital Hero ConceptLight-hearted Crime FightingVisual Effects Showcase
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Questions about Automan
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Automan okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.
How long does it take to watch Automan?
11 h
About 11 hours: 13 episodes in 1 season of about 50 minutes each, aired from 1983 to 1984.
Can I half-watch Automan?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.
Will I feel good after watching Automan?
BleakHopeful
Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 6 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.
What tropes does Automan use?
ExpyTron LinesHard LightDrives Like CrazyInternal AffairsMagical ComputerNot Wearing TightsProjected ManCharacter as HimselfCool CarInertia Is a Cruel MistressCatch a Falling Starand 18 more
TV Tropes lists 30 tropes for it, including Expy, Tron Lines, and Hard Light.