The Almighty Johnsons
Seen it?2011 | 3 seasons | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a short run with a modest audience. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and sci-fi fans. If you loved The Umbrella Academy or Supernatural, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- 3 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, hour-long episodes, about 36 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
The four Johnson brothers have inherited the powers of the Norse gods. Because the gods lived eons ago, however, time has diluted the powers. The unique ability that each brother possesses isn't very strong, and they still have the same desires and faults that mortals do. Their lives include sibling rivalry, trying to get girls, and hanging out; but they also want to be stronger, and so they embark on a quest to fulfill an ancient prophecy in hope of gaining the full strength of their abilities.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
4 wins and 6 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 3 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 45K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Saturday Special. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 2 is the high point.
- Season 12011 · 10 episodes · 7.7 out of 10Saturday
Season 22012 · 13 episodes · 9.4 out of 10Friday- Season 32013 · 13 episodes · 7.7 out of 10Saturday
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Cast & crew
Created by Rachel Lang, James Griffin
- Timothy BalmeMike Johnson
- Dean O'GormanAnders Johnson
- Shane CorteseColin Gunderson
- Emmett SkiltonAxl Johnson
- Ben BarringtonOlaf Johnson
- Jared TurnerTy Johnson
- Fern SutherlandDawn