Gangsta.
On ABC TV
A dark, violent crime drama set in a dystopian underworld where three damaged people form a found family while navigating systemic corruption, trauma, and the question of redemption.
In the crime-ridden, mafia-governed city of Ergastulum, Worick and Nicolas are two “handymen” known as “Benriya” who would take any dirty job from either police or mafia, for a good price. After an assignment from police the two met and later joined by Alex, a former prostitute who got interested in the mysterious background of the team, in particular of Nicolas’ abilities.
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Is Gangsta. violent? Yes, very. More violent than 98% of series.
Is Gangsta. scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 97% of series.
Is Gangsta. sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of series.
Is Gangsta. easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 88% of series.
Does Gangsta. leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 88% 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.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Ensemble
Everything like Gangsta., and what each one shares →
Like Gangsta.
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Gangsta.
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Gangsta., But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Gangsta., But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Gangsta., But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
