Bodkin
The real story is just beneath the surface.
Created by Jez Scharf
On Netflix
A darkly comedic mystery thriller that balances absurdist humor with genuine dread as a podcast crew uncovers secrets in an Irish town, leaving its central mystery unresolved.
A ragtag crew of podcasters sets out to investigate mysterious disappearances from decades earlier in a charming Irish town with dark, dreadful secrets.
Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is Bodkin scary? Yes. More frightening than 89% of series.
Does Bodkin leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 73% of series.
Is Bodkin sad? Somewhat. More sad than 72% of series.
Is Bodkin easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 66% of series.
Is Bodkin violent? 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 Bodkin, and what each one shares →
Like Bodkin
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Bodkin
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Bodkin, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Bodkin, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Bodkin, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
