Five Days at Memorial
Created by Carlton Cuse, John Ridley
On Apple TV
A harrowing, morally complex miniseries about impossible choices made under catastrophic conditions, grounded in the real trauma of Hurricane Katrina.
When the floodwaters rose, power failed, and heat soared, exhausted caregivers at a New Orleans hospital were forced to make profound, heart-wrenching decisions.
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Where to watch
- StreamApple TV+
Questions people ask
Is Five Days at Memorial sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of series.
Does Five Days at Memorial leave you hopeful? No. Less hopeful than 95% of series.
Is Five Days at Memorial easy watching? No. Less comforting than 94% of series.
Is Five Days at Memorial one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 91% of series.
Is Five Days at Memorial violent? Not especially. Less violent than 65% of series.
Is Five Days at Memorial scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Distinctly its own thing.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Everything like Five Days at Memorial, and what each one shares →
Like Five Days at Memorial
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Five Days at Memorial
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Five Days at Memorial, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Five Days at Memorial, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Five Days at Memorial, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
