Betaal
Created by Patrick Graham
On Netflix
A visceral, high-stakes action horror that pits modern soldiers against supernatural colonial forces in a remote village, blending zombie spectacle with historical trauma.
A remote village becomes the arena of a breathless battle when an undead East India Company officer and his battalion of zombie redcoats attack a squad of modern-day soldiers.
Genres
Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is Betaal violent? Yes, very. More violent than 99% of series.
Is Betaal easy watching? No. Less comforting than 94% of series.
Is Betaal scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 93% of series.
Does Betaal leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 88% of series.
Is Betaal sad? 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.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like Betaal, and what each one shares →
Like Betaal
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Betaal
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Betaal, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Betaal, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Betaal, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
