Freud
Created by Stefan Brunner, Marvin Kren
On ORF 1
A dark, psychologically driven mystery series that uses Freud's early career and the supernatural to explore the nascent science of the mind in fin-de-siècle Vienna.
Eager to make his name in 19th-century Vienna, a hungry young Sigmund Freud joins a psychic and an inspector to solve a string of bloody mysteries.
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Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is Freud violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.
Does Freud leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 81% of series.
Is Freud scary? Yes. More frightening than 79% of series.
Is Freud easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Is Freud sad? Somewhat. More sad than 72% 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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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
Everything like Freud, and what each one shares →
Like Freud
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Freud
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Freud, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Freud, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Freud, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
