TV series

The Greatest American Hero

1981–1983 · 3 seasons

A goofy, good-natured superhero romp where the hero keeps crashing and the jokes land more often than the landings.

Overview: The chronicles of teacher Ralph Hinkley's adventures after a group of aliens gives him a red suit that gives him superhuman abilities. Unfortunately, Ralph, who hates wearing the suit, immediately loses its instruction booklet, and thus has to learn how to use its powers by trial and error, often with comical results.
How it feels: Light, whimsical, warm and earnest. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Identity, justice, friendship, found family
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
justice
friendship
found family
corruption
Places: big city
school
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: family
Form: procedural
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild