Birdsong
On BBC One
A haunted, melancholic miniseries that interweaves trench warfare's industrial horror with the ache of a forbidden love affair, structured around memory and loss.
As an English soldier fights in the horrific trenches of northern France, he is haunted by the memories of his forbidden love affair with a French woman.
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Where to watch
Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.
Questions people ask
Is Birdsong sad? Yes, very. More sad than 99% of series.
Does Birdsong leave you hopeful? No. Less hopeful than 96% of series.
Is Birdsong easy watching? No. Less comforting than 94% of series.
Is Birdsong violent? Yes, very. More violent than 92% of series.
Is Birdsong scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 66% 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.
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
Like Birdsong
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Birdsong
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Birdsong, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Birdsong, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Birdsong, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
