Grantchester
Faith. Love. Murder.
Created by Daisy Coulam
On ITV1
A warmly-lit 1950s village mystery series that pairs murder investigation with faith, community, and the interior life of a charismatic priest-detective.
In 1953 at the hamlet of Grantchester, Sidney Chambers—a charismatic, charming clergyman—turns investigative vicar when one of his parishioners dies in suspicious circumstances.
Where to watch
- StreamNetflix, WETA+, Thirteen, PBS Masterpiece, PBS
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- BuyApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, Fandango At Home
Questions people ask
Is Grantchester one of a kind? Yes. More singular than 85% of series.
Is Grantchester easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of series.
Is Grantchester sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Grantchester leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Grantchester scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Grantchester 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.
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 Grantchester, and what each one shares →
Like Grantchester
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Grantchester
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Grantchester, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Grantchester, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Grantchester, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
