1864
Created by Ole Bornedal
On DR1
A bleak, intimate war drama following two brothers through Denmark's bloodiest historical battle, structured as a closed 8-episode tragedy rather than an episodic procedural.
When Prussia and Austria declare war on Denmark, two brothers are called to serve in the bloodiest battle in Denmark's history.
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Where to watch
Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.
Questions people ask
Is 1864 sad? Yes, very. More sad than 99% of series.
Is 1864 violent? Yes, very. More violent than 98% of series.
Does 1864 leave you hopeful? No. Less hopeful than 96% of series.
Is 1864 easy watching? No. Less comforting than 94% of series.
Is 1864 scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 66% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like 1864
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as 1864
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like 1864, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like 1864, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like 1864, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
