Hacks
Competent122/200
Comedy-drama about aging stand-up comic and young writer explores generational perspective and artistic authenticity. Mentorship dynamic contests what constitutes relevant humor and cultural value.
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The Bear pulls ahead by 41 points (163 vs. 122) and crosses into Masterclass tier, while Hacks sits at Competent.
Neither score on this page has yet been re-verified under the current standard; both are legacy scores, published before August 2026 under our earlier workflow and queued for re-verification. Each title page states its class. About score classes → · Verification status →
The Bear
Masterclass163/200
Christopher Storer's FX/Hulu series follows Carmy Berzatto, a fine-dining chef who inherits his late brother's Chicago Italian beef stand and tries to drag it toward Michelin. The kitchen scenes are choreographed in unbroken handhelds long…
View The Bear on TVI →The dimension breakdown
Cognitive
36
46
Educational
22
33
Craft & Quality
34
43
TVI Score (0 to 200) is a composite of Cognitive Stimulation (40%), Educational Value (35%), and Craft & Quality (25%). All dimensions are scored from 0 to 50. Read the full methodology →
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