What is Black Swan's IQ Score?

Black Swan has an IQ Score of 154/200 on TV Intelligentsia's Intelligence Quotient framework, placing it in the Stimulating tier. The score breaks down to 44/50 Cognitive Stimulation, 30/50 Educational Value, and 42/50 Craft & Quality.

Is Black Swan educational?

Black Swan is moderate on educational value, 30/50 on TVI's rubric. Some learning happens, but it isn't the show's primary work.

How does TV Intelligentsia calculate IQ Score?

TV Intelligentsia's IQ Score is calculated as round((Cognitive Stimulation × 0.4 + Educational Value × 0.35 + Craft & Quality × 0.25) × 4), scoring titles from 0 to 200 across five tiers: Masterclass (≥160), Stimulating (≥130), Competent (≥100), Passive (≥70), and Numbing (<70). The framework is published at tvintelligentsia.com/methodology/.

Black Swan , IQ Score 154/200

Black Swan has an IQ Score of 154/200 on TV Intelligentsia's Intelligence Quotient rubric, placing it in the Stimulating tier.

By Jordan Robinson, MPH·Updated 2026-06-06·Methodology

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154/ 200

Stimulating

Consistently challenges the viewer and rewards attention

Score Breakdown

Cognitive Stimulation/50

Educational Value/50

Craft & Quality/50

Cinematic Score/50

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Why you should trust this score

Methodology reviewed by Jordan Robinson, MD, MPH

Physician scientist. Master of Public Health, with substantial coursework in research methodology. Reviews the rubric and its application across the adult catalog.

Methodology

Published rubric, v1.2

Formula

round(C × 0.40 + E × 0.35 + Q × 0.25) × 4

Database scale

2,324 titles, version-controlled

TVI Canon

Darren Aronofsky →

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The TVI Take

2010 Best Picture nominee and Best Actress winner (Natalie Portman). A ballet dancer's psychological disintegration as she pursues perfection.

Very high cognitive demands, the film systematically undermines the viewer's ability to distinguish reality from hallucination. Some educational value from the ballet world. Aronofsky's most visceral film.

Where to Watch

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