Manhunt
One man's quest for justice.
Created by Colin Sutton, Ed Whitmore
On ITV1
A procedural true-crime drama centered on a detective's methodical pursuit of serial killers, balancing investigative rigor with the psychological weight of the hunt.
The true story of London Metropolitan police detective Colin Sutton's manhunt for serial criminals.
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Questions people ask
Is Manhunt scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% of series.
Is Manhunt sad? Somewhat. More sad than 66% of series.
Is Manhunt easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 66% of series.
Is Manhunt violent? Somewhat. More violent than 64% of series.
Does Manhunt 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 Manhunt
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Manhunt
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Manhunt, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Manhunt, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Manhunt, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
