
Bodies
Created by Paul Tomalin
On Netflix
A high-concept, time-spanning murder mystery that prioritizes puzzle-solving and paranoid intrigue over character warmth, sustained across four parallel timelines.
One victim, found dead on a London street. Four detectives, in four different time periods, must solve the mystery to protect Britain's future.
Clusters
Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is Bodies scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 97% of series.
Is Bodies violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.
Does Bodies leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 81% of series.
Is Bodies easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Is Bodies sad? Somewhat. More sad than 72% 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.
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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 Bodies, and what each one shares →
Like Bodies
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Bodies
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Bodies, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Bodies, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Bodies, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































