Black Summer
Created by John Hyams, Karl Schaefer
On Netflix
A relentless, high-energy survival thriller set in the early chaos of a zombie apocalypse, prioritizing panic and action over character depth or hope.
In the dark, early days of a zombie apocalypse, complete strangers band together to find the strength they need to survive and get back to loved ones.
Clusters
Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is Black Summer scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 97% of series.
Is Black Summer easy watching? No. Less comforting than 94% of series.
Is Black Summer violent? Yes, very. More violent than 92% of series.
Is Black Summer one of a kind? Yes. More singular than 89% of series.
Does Black Summer leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 81% of series.
Is Black Summer 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.
Distinctly its own thing.
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 Black Summer, and what each one shares →
Like Black Summer
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Black Summer
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Black Summer, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Black Summer, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Black Summer, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
