TV series

Superman: The Animated Series

1996–2000 · 3 seasons

A classic, earnest superhero cartoon that balances thrilling action with thoughtful character moments and a hopeful tone.

Overview: Superman, an incredibly powerful alien from the planet Krypton, defends Metropolis from supercriminals. Superman hides his identity behind the glasses of Clark Kent; a mild-mannered reporter for the newspaper the Daily Planet. At the Daily Planet Superman works with fellow reporter Lois Lane and photographer Jimmy Olsen.
How it feels: Earnest, uplifting, tense and melancholic. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Identity, power, justice, isolation
Content: Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
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Tone: earneststrength 3 of 3
upliftingstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 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
power
justice
isolation
family
Places: big city
space
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: family
Form: serialised
animated
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex none