Litvinenko

Litvinenko

Truth cannot be silenced.

Created by George Kay

On ITVX

20221 season4 episodes7.4 / 10

A tense, procedural investigation into a real poisoning death that balances detective work with the paranoia and geopolitical dread of state-sponsored murder.

The story of the determined Scotland Yard Officers who worked to prove who was responsible for the death of Alexander Litvinenko, in one of the most complex and dangerous investigations in the history of the Metropolitan Police.

Questions people ask

  • Is Litvinenko sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of series.

  • Is Litvinenko easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 88% of series.

  • Does Litvinenko leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 81% of series.

  • Is Litvinenko scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% of series.

  • Is Litvinenko 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.

52/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity45

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise66

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love47

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Litvinenko

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Litvinenko

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Litvinenko, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Litvinenko, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Litvinenko, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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