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Naomi

Naomi

Don't believe everything you think.

2022Ended1 season13 episodes~40 min/epTV-14Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all shows

Follow a teen girl’s journey from her small northwestern town to the heights of the multiverse. When a supernatural event shakes her hometown to the core, Naomi sets out to uncover its origins, and what she discovers will challenge everything we believe about our heroes

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Where to watch

Where can I watch Naomi?

As of October 24, 2026, MovieCove lists Naomi streaming on HBO Max and to rent or buy on Apple TV and Prime Video.

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Highlights

What stands out about Naomi?

Naomi earns 4 badges, led by Overhyped and Preferred by US Viewers.

  • Reception
  • Craft and mood

Reception

Is Naomi worth watching?

Naomi's Midcredits score is the 13th percentile of all shows, from 6.2K ratings across 2 sources. 55% liked it (rated it 7 or higher out of 10).

Midcredits score

How well it was received

13th percentile

Better received than 13% of shows

9th percentile among Action15th percentile among 2020s
Acclaim (how much people like it)5th
Approval (how many liked it)24th

Acclaim

Mixed: Rating-distribution shape vs the catalog

How much people like it

53 /100

5th percentile of all shows

4th percentile among Action5th percentile among 2020s

Rating distribution

Big peaks at both ends — people either love this or bounce off it hard.

Approval

How many liked it

55% liked it

24th percentile of all shows

15th percentile among Action28th percentile among 2020s
55% rated it 7–1045% rated it 1–6

Reach

How many have seen it

79th percentile

6K ratings across platforms

49th percentile among Action81st percentile among 2020s
TMDB popularity, last 37 days to Oct 26Up 73% in 30 days

What reviewers say

Common ground

A slow-paced teen-centric superhero mystery about a girl discovering her powers.

Fans praised

  • lead actress brings joyful charm
  • wholesome coming-of-age story with heart
  • mystery-driven plot keeps you wanting more

Detractors panned

  • slow pacing feels padded and boring
  • dialogue is clichéd, forced, and repetitive
  • derivative Smallville/Superman clone with nothing new

What stands out

ActingDivisive45

lead actress praised as charming and likable; supporting cast called weak or overacting

Plot and storyDivisive35

mystery setup intriguing to some but deemed unfocused and convoluted by many

CinematographyDivisive35

some praise camera work, others complain about bizarre angles and flat direction

CharactersDivisive30

Naomi called likeable but too perfect; friends described as cardboard or irritating

PacingDivisive20

agonizingly slow start, padded episodes

OriginalityDivisive20

widely called a Superman clone with no fresh twists

Effects and spectacle20

VFX called cheap and unimpressive; action lacks scale

DialogueDivisive15

forced pet names and trite exchanges widely panned

Preferred by

Women vs men

Preferred by Women

Women scored it 10 points higher than men.

US vs non-US

Preferred by US Viewers

US viewers scored it 28 points higher than non-US viewers.

Episodes

1 season

Season 1 · 2022 · 13 episodes

  • S1E1

    Don't Believe Everything You Think

    Jan 11, 202242 min
  • S1E2

    Unidentified Flying Object

    Jan 18, 202242 min
  • S1E3

    Zero to Sixty

    Jan 25, 202242 min
  • S1E4

    Enigma

    Feb 1, 202242 min
  • S1E5

    Shadow Ridge

    Feb 22, 202242 min
  • S1E6

    Homecoming

    Mar 1, 202242 min

Watch experience

What is Naomi like to watch?

Conclusions only — categories and positions, no plot detail.

Earnest, serious and charged — an even-paced watch that leaves you hopeful.

ToneFeelDemandexact position · filled zone: the category

What it asks of you

What it feels like

Moods
HopefulTenseThrilling
Heaviest: throughout
Register
Adventurous · 15% of showsWarm
Told as
Three-act: Setup, confrontation, resolution — the default Hollywood shape.SerializedSingle-season story
ToneThe series plays its hero's journey completely straight, earnest and inspirational.
The rideThe hero's journey sustains a mix of hope and tension from start to finish, with action sequences interspersed among emotional beats.
StructureTold in a conventional linear narrative across the single season.
Episode formatThe series follows a continuous hero's journey; each episode advances the central story arc.
Season formatThe show ran for one season, telling one continuous story that was meant to continue but was concluded early.

How it leaves you

what you carry away
HopefulRousing · 9% of shows
Why it leaves you this wayViewers carry away hope and inspiration from a young hero embracing her destiny.
How it ends · evidence
Ambiguous ending

Story archetype

where it sits among all shows
Monster — 18% of shows. A threat menaces the hero's world and must be defeated.Rags — 3% of shows. A rise from lowliness to fortune, status, or recognition.Quest — 6% of shows. A journey toward a defined objective, with companions and obstacles.Voyage — 2% of shows. Into a strange world and back again, changed.Comedy — 12% of shows. Confusion and cross-purposes resolved into harmony.Tragedy — 4% of shows. A flaw or fixation drives the protagonist to ruin.Rebirth — 7% of shows. A stalled or darkened life reopened and renewed.Mystery — 8% of shows. A question drives the story — who did it, what happened, what is real — until it is answered.No archetype — 40% of showsPredator — 7% of shows. A creature or killer hunts the protagonists (Jaws, Alien).Tyrant — 3% of shows. A human villain holds power over the hero's world (Die Hard).Invasion — 2% of shows. An external force attacks the home or world (Independence Day).Oppressive state — 3% of shows. A government, its agencies or a secret faction inside them is the monster (V for Vendetta).Corporate villainy — 1% of shows. A company or its bosses are the monster (Erin Brockovich).Institutional injustice — 1% of shows. A court, prison, police force, school or church is itself the enemy (Spotlight).Class system — under 1% of shows. The gap between rich and poor, or a rigid hierarchy, is the monster (Parasite).Technology turns — under 1% of shows. Technology people rely on becomes the threat (The Terminator).Inner demon — 1% of shows. The monster is within — addiction, illness, a dark double.Underdog triumph — 2% of shows. Rise through competition or contest (Rocky).Social ascent — 1% of shows. A climb in class or status (Pretty Woman).Fame and fortune — under 1% of shows. An artistic or showbiz rise (A Star Is Born).Rise and fall — under 1% of shows. Wealth or power gained, self lost (Scarface).Hidden worth revealed — under 1% of shows. The protagonist's true value finally recognized.Treasure hunt — 1% of shows. Retrieve an object of value (Raiders of the Lost Ark).Rescue — 2% of shows. Retrieve or save a person (Saving Private Ryan).Mission — 4% of shows. Accomplish or destroy a defined objective (Mission: Impossible).Journey home — under 1% of shows. The goal is getting back (Finding Nemo).Pilgrimage — under 1% of shows. The journey itself transforms; the destination is symbolic.Portal fantasy — under 1% of shows. Transported into another world (The Wizard of Oz).Fish out of water — 1% of shows. Displaced into an unfamiliar social world (Elf).Survival ordeal — under 1% of shows. Trapped in a hostile environment, fighting back (Cast Away).Time displacement — under 1% of shows. Unstuck in time (Back to the Future).Descent — under 1% of shows. A night-journey into an underworld or subculture (After Hours).Romantic comedy — 2% of shows. Lovers kept apart by confusion, united at last.Comedy of errors — 3% of shows. Mistaken identity or misunderstanding drives the plot.Farce — 2% of shows. Escalating absurd chaos and coincidence (The Hangover).Buddy comedy — 1% of shows. A mismatched pair forced together (Rush Hour).Comedy of manners — 2% of shows. Social codes and class satirized (Clueless).Hubris — 1% of shows. Pride or ambition invites the fall (There Will Be Blood).Obsession — under 1% of shows. A fixation consumes the protagonist (Black Swan).Corruption arc — 1% of shows. Step-by-step moral decay (The Godfather).Doomed love — 1% of shows. Love destroyed by circumstance (Brokeback Mountain).Crushed by fate — 1% of shows. Destroyed by forces beyond the protagonist's control.Redemption — 1% of shows. Moral reawakening of a hardened soul (A Christmas Carol).Healing — 3% of shows. Recovery from grief or trauma (Good Will Hunting).Liberation — 2% of shows. Breaking free of a confining life (Room).Second chance — 1% of shows. A stagnant life re-opened to love or purpose (Groundhog Day).Puzzle — 1% of shows. A clue-by-clue puzzle you can try to solve before the reveal (Knives Out, Clue).Investigation — 6% of shows. A long pursuit of the truth that may never be fully solved (Zodiac, Memories of Murder).Enigma — 1% of shows. The mystery is what is real, or what is actually happening (Mulholland Drive).QuestMission
Every story archetype, clockwise from the top
  • Monster 18%: Predator 7% · Tyrant 3% · Invasion 2% · Oppressive state 3% · Corporate villainy 1% · Institutional injustice 1% · Class system under 1% · Technology turns under 1% · Inner demon 1%
  • Rags 3%: Underdog triumph 2% · Social ascent 1% · Fame and fortune under 1% · Rise and fall under 1% · Hidden worth revealed under 1%
  • Quest 6% (this title): Treasure hunt 1% · Rescue 2% · Mission 4% (this title) · Journey home under 1% · Pilgrimage under 1%
  • Voyage 2%: Portal fantasy under 1% · Fish out of water 1% · Survival ordeal under 1% · Time displacement under 1% · Descent under 1%
  • Comedy 12%: Romantic comedy 2% · Comedy of errors 3% · Farce 2% · Buddy comedy 1% · Comedy of manners 2%
  • Tragedy 4%: Hubris 1% · Obsession under 1% · Corruption arc 1% · Doomed love 1% · Crushed by fate 1%
  • Rebirth 7%: Redemption 1% · Healing 3% · Liberation 2% · Second chance 1%
  • Mystery 8%: Puzzle 1% · Investigation 6% · Enigma 1%
  • No archetype 40%

Quest: A journey toward a defined objective, with companions and obstacles. · Mission: Accomplish or destroy a defined objective (Mission: Impossible).

6% of shows fit this archetype

A loose fit — the map only half-holds this one.

Why this archetypeThe series follows a young woman discovering her superhuman powers and embracing her destiny, a classic hero's journey.

What it's about

7 groups · 53 themes
Bonds — 31% of showsSelf — 27% of showsPower — 7% of showsMorality — 11% of showsSurvival — 9% of showsSociety — 10% of showsIdeas — 5% of showsRomantic love — 10% of showsMarriage — 2% of showsFamily bonds — 22% of showsParenthood — 1% of showsFriendship — 18% of showsLoyalty — 7% of showsIdentity — 20% of showsComing of age — 9% of showsAging — under 1% of showsSelf-worth — 7% of showsAmbition — 14% of showsPurpose — 16% of showsMemory — 3% of showsObsession — 2% of shows. A fixation consumes the protagonist (Black Swan).Power — 5% of showsCorruption — 3% of showsGreed — 2% of showsClass — 4% of showsOppression — 2% of showsFreedom — 4% of showsJustice — 14% of showsDuty — 2% of showsRevenge — 1% of showsGuilt — 1% of showsRedemption — 3% of shows. Moral reawakening of a hardened soul (A Christmas Carol).Forgiveness — under 1% of showsSacrifice — 2% of showsBetrayal — 3% of showsDeception — 6% of showsSurvival — 12% of showsWar — 1% of showsViolence — 2% of showsMortality — 2% of showsGrief — 4% of showsTrauma — 5% of showsMental illness — under 1% of showsAddiction — under 1% of showsIllness and disability — under 1% of showsCommunity — 25% of shows. Consequences reach a town, institution or group.Isolation — 3% of showsPrejudice — 2% of showsDisplacement — 1% of showsFaith — 1% of showsTradition vs change — 3% of showsFame — 5% of showsLegacy — 3% of showsFate — 1% of showsFree will — under 1% of showsTruth — 6% of showsHope — 4% of showsNature — 3% of showsArt — 2% of showsTechnology — 1% of showsSelfIdentitySelf
Every theme, clockwise from the top
  • Bonds 31%: Romantic love 10% · Marriage 2% · Family bonds 22% (this title) · Parenthood 1% · Friendship 18% · Loyalty 7%
  • Self 27% (this title): Identity 20% (this title) · Coming of age 9% · Aging under 1% · Self-worth 7% · Ambition 14% · Purpose 16% (this title) · Memory 3% · Obsession 2%
  • Power 7%: Power 5% · Corruption 3% · Greed 2% · Class 4% · Oppression 2% · Freedom 4%
  • Morality 11%: Justice 14% · Duty 2% · Revenge 1% · Guilt 1% · Redemption 3% · Forgiveness under 1% · Sacrifice 2% · Betrayal 3% · Deception 6%
  • Survival 9%: Survival 12% · War 1% · Violence 2% · Mortality 2% · Grief 4% · Trauma 5% · Mental illness under 1% · Addiction under 1% · Illness and disability under 1%
  • Society 10%: Community 25% · Isolation 3% · Prejudice 2% · Displacement 1% · Faith 1% · Tradition vs change 3% · Fame 5% · Legacy 3%
  • Ideas 5%: Fate 1% · Free will under 1% · Truth 6% · Hope 4% · Nature 3% · Art 2% · Technology 1%

Self

IdentityPurposeFamily bonds
Celebrates its theme: Affirms its theme — this is good and worth having.Community stakes: Consequences reach a town, institution or group.Single lead
How it treats its themeThe series centers on a young woman's hero's journey, which typically interrogates who she is and her place in the world, alongside her search for purpose and the bonds that shape her.
StanceThe series celebrates a young woman's heroism and identity, framing her journey as affirmative and empowering.

The world

ContemporarySuburbanInstitutional
Orchestral modernSupportive music · original score
SettingA small American town where a young woman discovers her superhuman heritage.
MusicTypical superhero score with orchestral elements supporting action and emotional scenes.

Content guide

Is Naomi okay for kids?

TV-PG

Naomi is rated TV-PG.

Ratings in 15 other countries
  • Germany12
  • France12
  • Brazil14
  • Austria16
  • Czechia15+
  • Hungary16
  • MexicoA
  • Norway12
  • Poland16
  • Portugal12AP
  • RO15
  • SingaporeNC16
  • Spain13
  • SwedenFrån 15 år
  • Türkiye13+

No detailed content scores for this title yet.

What content warnings does Naomi have?

Not screened for content warnings yet.

Cast and crew

Who is in Naomi?

Cast

2 of the 10 billed cast had never appeared on screen.

Kaci Walfall
as Naomi McDuffie
Newcomer: A standing when this show came out that sits in the bottom quarter of working actors today.
Cranston Johnson
as Zumbado
Newcomer: A standing when this show came out that sits in the bottom quarter of working actors today.
Alexander Wraith
as Dee
Career best: Their highest-reaching show role by billing, audience size and rating.
Mary-Charles Jones
as Annabelle Peters
Newcomer: A standing when this show came out that sits in the bottom quarter of working actors today.
Mouzam Makkar
as Jennifer McDuffie
Newcomer: A standing when this show came out that sits in the bottom quarter of working actors today.
Daniel Puig
as Nathan
Screen debut: No prior film or television role.
Camila Moreno
as Lourdes
Screen debut: No prior film or television role.
Will Meyers
as Anthony
Newcomer: A standing when this show came out that sits in the bottom quarter of working actors today.
Aidan Gemme
as Jacob
Newcomer: A standing when this show came out that sits in the bottom quarter of working actors today.
Barry Watson
as Greg McDuffie
Veteran: 15 or more years in, with as much work as the typical long-career actor.

Crew

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