1993

1993

On Sky Atlantic

20171 season8 episodes50 min7.0 / 10

A tense, historically grounded political drama set during Italy's institutional collapse, where corruption and self-interest corrode the possibility of reform.

Rome, 30 April 1993. A crowd throws coins at Italian politician Bettino Craxi - as if the Civil War has begun. Be quick if you want a place in the new system. Now, it's every man for himself. 1993 is the last chance to set up the Second Republic. Everyone fights their own battles.

Questions people ask

  • Does 1993 leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 81% of series.

  • Is 1993 sad? Yes. More sad than 79% of series.

  • Is 1993 easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.

  • Is 1993 scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% of series.

  • Is 1993 violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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.

54/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity49

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise69

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love46

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like 1993

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as 1993

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like 1993, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like 1993, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like 1993, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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