City of Shadows
On Netflix
A dark, architecturally grounded crime thriller centered on a gruesome murder at a Barcelona landmark, balancing procedural investigation with character redemption.
A gruesome crime has taken place in La Pedrera – Casa Milà: a burned body is found on the facade of Gaudí's iconic building. Inspector Milo Malart, previously suspended for misconduct by the Mossos d'Esquadra (Mossos of the Squadron), returns to Barcelona to find the perpetrator along with Sub-Inspector Rebeca Garrido.
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Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is City of Shadows violent? Yes. More violent than 85% of series.
Does City of Shadows leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 81% of series.
Is City of Shadows scary? Yes. More frightening than 79% of series.
Is City of Shadows sad? Somewhat. More sad than 72% of series.
Is City of Shadows easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 70% 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.
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 City of Shadows
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as City of Shadows
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like City of Shadows, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like City of Shadows, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like City of Shadows, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
