Godless
Welcome to no man's land.
Created by Scott Frank
On Netflix
A tense, violent Western miniseries built on the collision between a ruthless outlaw and a fragile sanctuary, sustained across seven episodes by high stakes and grim atmosphere.
A ruthless outlaw terrorizes the West in search of a former member of his gang, who’s found a new life in a quiet town populated only by women.
Clusters
Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is Godless violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of series.
Is Godless easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 88% of series.
Is Godless scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of series.
Does Godless leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 81% of series.
Is Godless sad? Yes. More sad than 79% 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 Godless, and what each one shares →
Like Godless
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Godless
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Godless, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Godless, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Godless, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
