Burn the House Down
That woman stole my home and my whole family…
Created by Arisa Kaneko
On Netflix
A tense psychological thriller built on deception and long-buried family trauma, where a daughter infiltrates her stepmother's household to uncover the truth behind a tragedy that destroyed her mother.
After her mother took the blame for a tragic fire 13 years ago, Anzu plots revenge by working as a housekeeper under a pseudonym for her icy stepmother.
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Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is Burn the House Down sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of series.
Does Burn the House Down leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 81% of series.
Is Burn the House Down easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Is Burn the House Down scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% of series.
Is Burn the House Down 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.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Burn the House Down
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Burn the House Down
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Burn the House Down, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Burn the House Down, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Burn the House Down, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
