What is It Ends with Us's IQ Score?

It Ends with Us has an IQ Score of 130/200 on TV Intelligentsia's Intelligence Quotient framework, placing it in the Stimulating tier. The score breaks down to 32/50 Cognitive Stimulation, 34/50 Educational Value, and 31/50 Craft & Quality.

Is It Ends with Us educational?

It Ends with Us is moderate on educational value, 34/50 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/.

It Ends with Us , IQ Score 130/200

It Ends with Us has an IQ Score of 130/200 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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130/ 200

Stimulating

Consistently challenges the viewer and rewards attention

Score Breakdown

Cognitive Stimulation/50

Educational Value/50

Craft & Quality/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

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The TVI Take

An adaptation of Colleen Hoover's bestseller that addresses domestic violence through dual timelines. The emotional narrative arc is accessible but cognitively straightforward, the story telegraphs its revelations rather than demanding active interpretation.

Educational value is limited despite the serious subject matter, as the treatment prioritizes emotional catharsis over analytical depth.

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