Mammals
On BBC One
A visually stunning natural history documentary celebrating mammalian diversity and adaptation, grounded in scientific wonder rather than crisis.
The series offers fascinating insights into the most successful animal group in the world. From the tiny Etruscan shrew to the giant blue whale, Mammals will reveal the secrets of their success, and how their winning design, incredible adaptability, unrivaled intelligence, and unique sociability have all contributed to their remarkable rise.
Genres
Questions people ask
Is Mammals easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.
Is Mammals violent? Not especially. Less violent than 65% 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 sad? 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.
