Dalgliesh
Created by Jill Robertson
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A literary, introspective crime drama centered on a widowed poet-detective whose empathy and psychological insight drive investigations into human darkness in 1970s England.
A recent widower and acclaimed poet, enigmatic Inspector Adam Dalgliesh employs his exceptional empathy and insight to plumb the darker depths of the human psyche while investigating complex crimes in 1970s England.
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Questions people ask
Is Dalgliesh sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of series.
Is Dalgliesh scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 66% of series.
Does Dalgliesh leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of series.
Is Dalgliesh violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Dalgliesh easy watching? 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.
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
Like Dalgliesh
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Dalgliesh
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Dalgliesh, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Dalgliesh, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Dalgliesh, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
