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Smallville (2001)

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.

Created byAlfred Gough, Miles Millar

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  1. 01

    Into the Badlands

    Same creator

    2015 · 43 min · Action & Adventure · Drama · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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    In a land controlled by feudal barons, a great warrior and a young boy embark on a journey across a dangerous land to find enlightenment. A genre-bending martial arts series very loosely based on the classic Chinese tale Journey to the West.

    Why it connects

    • the same creator
    • strong genre and series-style overlap
    • shared network: Millar Gough Ink
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  2. 02

    Aquaman

    Similar atmosphere

    2006 · 42 min · Action & Adventure · Drama · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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    A young twenty-something diver living in the Florida Keys discovers he has the power to breathe underwater.

    Why it connects

    • strong genre and series-style overlap
    • shared themes: based on comic and superhero
    • shared network: Warner Bros. Television
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  3. 03

    Superman: The Animated Series

    Strong story similarity

    1996 · 21 min · Action & Adventure · Animation · Kids · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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    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.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • strong shared themes: alien and based on comic
    • shared superhero series style
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  4. 04

    Teen Titans

    Similar atmosphere

    2003 · Action & Adventure · Animation · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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    Fighting for truth, justice and the last slice of pizza, these five superheroes are living proof you're never too young to save the planet. Protecting Earth and beyond, the Teen Titans use martial arts and gadgetry to battle villains.

    Why it connects

    • shared themes: based on comic and superhero
    • shared superhero series style
    • a closely matched era
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  6. 06

    Supergirl

    Similar atmosphere

    2015 · 42 min · Action & Adventure · Drama · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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    Twenty-four-year-old Kara Zor-El, who was taken in by the Danvers family when she was 13 after being sent away from Krypton, must learn to embrace her powers after previously hiding them. The Danvers teach her to be careful with her powers, until she has to reveal them during an unexpected disaster, setting her on her journey of heroism.

    Why it connects

    • strong shared themes: alien and based on comic
    • strong genre and series-style overlap
    • shared network: DC, Warner Bros. Television
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  7. 07

    Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

    Similar atmosphere

    2013 · Action & Adventure · Drama · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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    Agent Phil Coulson of S.H.I.E.L.D. (Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division) puts together a team of agents to investigate the new, the strange and the unknown around the globe, protecting the ordinary from the extraordinary.

    Why it connects

    • strong genre and series-style overlap
    • shared themes: based on comic and superhero
    • similar audience response
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    Wednesday

    Same creator

    2022 · Comedy · Mystery · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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    Smart, sarcastic and a little dead inside, Wednesday Addams investigates twisted mysteries while making new friends — and foes — at Nevermore Academy.

    Why it connects

    • the same creator
    • similar audience response
    • shared network: Millar Gough Ink
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