Marseille
Created by Dan Franck, Florent-Emilio Siri
On Netflix
A dark, tense political thriller set in Marseille where power struggles and corruption dominate the landscape of a city in flux.
The longtime mayor of Marseille is preparing to hand over the reins to his protégé when a sudden and ruthless battle erupts for control of the city.
Where to watch
Questions people ask
Does Marseille leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 88% of series.
Is Marseille scary? Yes. More frightening than 79% of series.
Is Marseille easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Is Marseille violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of series.
Is Marseille 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.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Marseille
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Marseille
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Marseille, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Marseille, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Marseille, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
