Honour
Created by Richard Laxton
On ITV1
A grim, procedural true-crime drama centered on a detective's investigation into an honour killing, balancing investigative momentum with the profound tragedy of a young woman's death.
Based on the heartbreaking true story of Banaz Mahmod, the young Londoner murdered by her own family for falling in love with the wrong man, Honour follows Detective Chief Inspector Caroline Goode's passionate search to discover the fate of missing 20-year old Banaz.
Questions people ask
Is Honour sad? Yes, very. More sad than 99% of series.
Is Honour easy watching? No. Less comforting than 94% of series.
Is Honour violent? Yes, very. More violent than 92% of series.
Does Honour leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 88% of series.
Is Honour scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% 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.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Honour
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Honour
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Honour, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Honour, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Honour, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
