Counterpart
What if there were another you?
Created by Justin Marks
On STARZ
A cerebral spy thriller built on the existential dread of encountering an alternate self, sustained across two seasons by paranoia and the question of which version is real.
Howard Silk is a lowly cog in a bureaucratic UN agency who is turning the last corner of a life filled with regret when he discovers the agency he works for is guarding a secret: a crossing to a parallel dimension.
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Questions people ask
Is Counterpart scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 93% of series.
Is Counterpart sad? Yes. More sad than 84% of series.
Does Counterpart leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 73% of series.
Is Counterpart violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of series.
Is Counterpart easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 70% of series.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Everything like Counterpart, and what each one shares →
Like Counterpart
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Counterpart
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Counterpart, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Counterpart, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Counterpart, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
