Atlantis

Atlantis

Created by Howard Overman

On BBC One

2013–20152 seasons25 episodes45 min6.4 / 10

A swashbuckling fantasy adventure grounded in Greek mythology, balancing mythical spectacle with character-driven friendships and episodic monster-of-the-week encounters.

A fantasy drama set in a world of legendary heroes and mythical creatures. Far from home and desperate for answers, Jason washes up on the shores of an ancient land. A mysterious place; a world of bull leaping, of snake haired goddesses and of palaces so vast it was said they were built by giants - this is the city of Atlantis. Aided by his two new friends, Pythagoras and Hercules, Jason embarks on a voyage of discovery, and salvation, which sees him brush shoulders with Medusa, come face to face with the Minotaur and even do battle with the dead.

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  • Is Atlantis violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.

  • Does Atlantis leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.

  • Is Atlantis sad? Not especially. Less sad than 68% of series.

  • Is Atlantis scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 59% of series.

  • Is Atlantis easy watching? 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.

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Cinnamon Score

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

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Rarity23

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise31

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love40

How much audiences actually like it

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Everything like Atlantis, and what each one shares →

Like Atlantis

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Atlantis

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Atlantis, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Atlantis, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Atlantis, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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