The Americas
On NBC
A sweeping, visually sumptuous nature documentary that celebrates the ecological and historical richness of the Americas while acknowledging their fragility.
A showcase of the wonders, secrets and fragilities of the Americas, narrated by Tom Hanks.
Genres
Questions people ask
Is The Americas easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.
Is The Americas scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.
Is The Americas violent? Not especially. Less violent than 70% of series.
Is The Americas sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does The Americas leave you hopeful? 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.
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 The Americas
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Americas
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Americas, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Americas, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Americas, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
