Das Boot
When boys become men in a war that can't be won.
Created by Johannes W. Betz, Tony Saint
On Sky One
A claustrophobic, morally complex WWII drama that traps its characters—both literally in a submarine and figuratively in impossible choices—and watches them grapple with survival and conscience in a war that cannot be won.
An inexperienced U-boat crew has to survive a secret mission and a young German woman is torn between loyalty for her home country and the French resistance in the WWII drama.
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Is Das Boot one of a kind? No. Less singular than 97% of series.
Is Das Boot sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of series.
Does Das Boot leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 88% of series.
Is Das Boot violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.
Is Das Boot easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Is Das Boot scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% 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.
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Like Das Boot
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Das Boot
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Das Boot, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Das Boot, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Das Boot, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
