Joko Anwar's Nightmares and Daydreams
Created by Joko Anwar
On Netflix
A dark, intellectually demanding horror anthology of interconnected supernatural phenomena that prioritizes psychological dread and existential unease over jump scares.
Tales of supernatural sci-fi phenomena unfold in this collection of seven mind-bending, interconnected stories imagined by writer-director Joko Anwar.
Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is Joko Anwar's Nightmares and Daydreams scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 99% of series.
Is Joko Anwar's Nightmares and Daydreams easy watching? No. Less comforting than 94% of series.
Does Joko Anwar's Nightmares and Daydreams leave you hopeful? No. Less hopeful than 93% of series.
Is Joko Anwar's Nightmares and Daydreams sad? Yes. More sad than 84% of series.
Is Joko Anwar's Nightmares and Daydreams violent? Yes. More violent than 81% 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 Joko Anwar's Nightmares and Daydreams
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Joko Anwar's Nightmares and Daydreams
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Joko Anwar's Nightmares and Daydreams, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Joko Anwar's Nightmares and Daydreams, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Joko Anwar's Nightmares and Daydreams, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
