Apocalypse: Stalin

Apocalypse: Stalin

Created by Isabelle Clarke, Daniel Costelle

On France 2

20151 season3 episodes53 min7.4 / 10

A historical documentary tracing Stalin's ascent through archival evidence and analysis, presenting a bleak portrait of totalitarian consolidation and mass violence.

The rise of Stalin, from his early beginning as a bankrobber to the cold-blooded leader of the Soviet Union.

Questions people ask

  • Does Apocalypse: Stalin leave you hopeful? No. Less hopeful than 100% of series.

  • Is Apocalypse: Stalin easy watching? No. Less comforting than 94% of series.

  • Is Apocalypse: Stalin violent? Yes, very. More violent than 92% of series.

  • Is Apocalypse: Stalin sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of series.

  • Is Apocalypse: Stalin scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% 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.

69/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity92

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise71

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love47

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Apocalypse: Stalin

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Apocalypse: Stalin

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Apocalypse: Stalin, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Apocalypse: Stalin, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Apocalypse: Stalin, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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