Casanova
Created by Russell T Davies
On BBC Three
A brisk, burlesque-tinged miniseries that frames Casanova's legendary seductions as a melancholic meditation on love and aging, told with warmth and playful irreverence.
Castle Dux, Bohemia, 1798. Casanova, now a penniless librarian in his seventies, tells Edith, a young kitchen maid in the castle, his remarkable life story, and about falling in love with Henriette.
Where to watch
Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.
Questions people ask
Is Casanova sad? Yes. More sad than 79% of series.
Is Casanova easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.
Is Casanova violent? Barely. Less violent than 78% of series.
Is Casanova scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.
Does Casanova leave you hopeful? 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 Casanova
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Casanova
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Casanova, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Casanova, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Casanova, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
