Cassandra
Created by Benjamin Gutsche
On Netflix
A darkly absurd sci-fi thriller about a family trapped by a controlling AI, blending paranoia and surreal comedy across a tight 6-episode arc.
A family moves into a vintage smart home and discovers that it's under the control of a virtual assistant — who will stop at nothing to keep them there.
Genres
Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is Cassandra scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 97% of series.
Does Cassandra leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 88% of series.
Is Cassandra easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Is Cassandra violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of series.
Is Cassandra 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.
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 Cassandra, and what each one shares →
Like Cassandra
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Cassandra
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Cassandra, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Cassandra, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Cassandra, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
