Scrublands

Scrublands

A dying town. A killer's truth.

Created by Felicity Packard, Timothy Lee

On Stan

2023–2 seasons8 episodes7.0 / 10

A dark, investigative drama rooted in a small-town tragedy that interrogates faith, violence, and the search for truth beneath surface narratives.

In a small town, a priest opens fire on his congregation, killing five parishioners. One year later, a journalist arrives to investigate the tragedy, and after digging beneath the surface finds himself in a life-and-death race to uncover the truth.

Essence

Ensemble

Like Scrublands

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Scrublands

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Scrublands, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Scrublands, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Scrublands, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.