Helix
Play God. Pay the price.
Created by Ronald D. Moore, Cameron Porsandeh
On Syfy
A high-stakes sci-fi thriller that escalates from outbreak investigation into metaphysical survival horror, sustained across two seasons by mounting paranoia and existential stakes.
Helix is an intense thriller about a team of scientists from the Centers for Disease Control who travel to a high-tech research facility in the Arctic to investigate a possible disease outbreak, only to find themselves pulled into a terrifying life-and-death struggle that holds the key to mankind's salvation...or total annihilation.
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Is Helix scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 97% of series.
Is Helix easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 88% of series.
Is Helix violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.
Does Helix leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 81% of series.
Is Helix sad? Somewhat. More sad than 66% of series.
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Like Helix
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Helix
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Helix, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Helix, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Helix, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
