Diarra from Detroit
Fortune favors the extra
Created by Diarra Kilpatrick
On BET+, Paramount+
A darkly comedic mystery-drama that balances personal crisis with investigative intrigue, mixing the mundane struggles of a divorcing teacher with the unsettling possibility of a cold case solved through chance.
A divorcing, overworked teacher finds herself drawn into a cold case after a dating app matches her with a man she suspects is the adult version of a boy abducted in the 90s.
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Is Diarra from Detroit scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% of series.
Is Diarra from Detroit sad? Somewhat. More sad than 72% of series.
Does Diarra from Detroit leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of series.
Is Diarra from Detroit easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Diarra from Detroit violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Like Diarra from Detroit
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Diarra from Detroit
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Diarra from Detroit, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Diarra from Detroit, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Diarra from Detroit, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
