Falling Water

Falling Water

Created by Blake Masters, Henry Bromell

On USA Network

2016–20182 seasons20 episodes45 min6.4 / 10

A cerebral, surreal mystery about three strangers discovering they inhabit a shared dream, blending psychological intrigue with metaphysical dread.

The story of three unrelated people, who slowly realize that they are dreaming separate parts of a single common dream.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Falling Water scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 93% of series.

  • Is Falling Water easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.

  • Does Falling Water leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 73% of series.

  • Is Falling Water sad? Somewhat. More sad than 72% of series.

  • Is Falling Water violent? 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.

61/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity68

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise76

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love43

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Falling Water

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Falling Water

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Falling Water, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Falling Water, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Falling Water, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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