A young alien refugee navigates his tumultuous teen years while slowly embracing a heroic destiny.
Earnest. A comfort watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on Hulu.
Nothing past what a TV-14 promises: some innuendo or implied sex and mild language.
Rated TV-14, but by what is on screen our estimate is fine from about 10.
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The origins of the world’s greatest hero–from Krypton refugee Kal-el’s arrival on Earth through his tumultuous teen years to Clark Kent’s final steps toward embracing his destiny as the Man of Steel.
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
Game of Thrones (2011)Epic · full attention · brutal violence · graphic goreNoble families clash in an epic, gritty war for control, while an ancient evil awakens in the frozen north.
Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)Epic · comfort watch · measuredA Starfleet crew explores the galaxy with earnest curiosity, facing cerebral mysteries and epic adventures.
The Umbrella Academy (2019)Dry wit · whimsical · late-night trip · strong violenceSuperpowered siblings with a knack for witty banter face a surreal, briskly-paced adventure to save the world.
Andor (2022)Gritty · late-night trip · strong violence · emotionally heavyA measured, gritty journey into the origins of a rebel hero, filled with suspense and earnest action.
Supergirl (2015)Feel good · comfort watch · measuredAn earnest hero embraces her alien powers, navigating a measured journey of uplifting, feel-good adventure.
Quantum Leap (1989)Earnest · comfort watch · emotionally heavy · measuredA brilliant physicist leaps through time, righting wrongs with earnest optimism and a holographic guide.
Firefly (2002)Dry wit · gritty · late-night trip · strong violenceA renegade spaceship crew navigates a lawless 26th-century galaxy, blending gritty action with witty, pulpy adventure.
Doctor Who (1963)Wholesome humor · whimsical · comfort watch · measuredA whimsical Time Lord travels the universe in a blue box, earnestly saving civilizations with measured grace.Smallville is on our Teens, Aliens, Superheroes, 2000s and Hulu lists.
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