Mammals
Created by Jez Butterworth, James Richardson
On Prime Video
A six-episode dramedy that balances marital crisis and infidelity against comedic relief, following two couples as their relationships fracture and realign.
The story of Jamie, a Michelin-starred chef whose world implodes when he discovers shocking secrets about his pregnant wife, Amandine. Jamie finds himself hunting for answers with the help of his brother-in-law Jeff. Through this hunt, the cracks in Jeff’s marriage to Jamie’s sister Lue also widen.
Questions people ask
Is Mammals violent? Barely. Less violent than 78% of series.
Is Mammals sad? Somewhat. More sad than 66% of series.
Does Mammals leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of series.
Is Mammals scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 59% of series.
Is Mammals easy watching? 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 Mammals
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Mammals
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Mammals, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Mammals, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Mammals, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
