Irreverent
Never judge a criminal by his cover.
Created by Paddy Macrae
On Netflix
A fish-out-of-water comedy-drama about a Chicago criminal masquerading as a small-town Australian reverend, balancing humor and heart with the constant low-level dread of exposure.
A criminal from Chicago who bungles a heist is forced to hideout in a small Australian reef town in Far North Queensland posing as the new church Reverend.
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Genres
Questions people ask
Is Irreverent sad? Not especially. Less sad than 68% of series.
Is Irreverent scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of series.
Is Irreverent easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 61% of series.
Is Irreverent violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Irreverent leave you hopeful? 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
Like Irreverent
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Irreverent
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Irreverent, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Irreverent, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Irreverent, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
