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Manimal

1983Show1 season8 episodes

Action & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy
45
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes22%–

A nostalgic, wondrous series about fantasy and crime.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for big ideas, tears or brutality.

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Episodes

1 season · 8 episodes · best: S1E2 "Illusion" 7.5

Episodes

6.4

Story

Jonathan Chase was a British college professor at New York University who had the unusual ability to transform into any kind of animal. He used his powers to battle crime alongside pretty policewoman Brooke and Vietnam-war pal Ty.

Feels like

  • 80s Cult TV
  • Fantasy Adventure
  • Crime Procedural
  • Transformation
  • Lighthearted
  • Supernatural Abilities
  • Nostalgic Camp
  • Animal Lover

Cast

24 of 42 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Russ Mayberry, Sidney Hayers, Daniel Haller
Written by
Michael Berk, Douglas Schwartz, Glen A. Larson

Everyone

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Facts

September 30, 1983 · December 17, 1983 · Ended

First aired
September 30, 1983
Last aired
December 17, 1983
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 8 episodes
Genres
Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English

Tropes

Animorphism, Pet the Dog, Death by Materialism +9

  • Animorphism
  • Pet the Dog
  • Death by Materialism
  • Transformation Sequence
  • Faux Action Girl
  • Not Me This Time
  • Animal-Themed Superbeing
  • Fully Absorbed Finale
  • Portmantitle
  • Magic Pants
  • Crossover
  • Short-Runner

12 of 13 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Manimal worth watching?"

Questions about Manimal

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Manimal worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 22%). Audiences rate it higher (65 out of 100) than critics (22).

Is Manimal okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Manimal?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Manimal?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.