Monster
The only thing humans are equal in is death.
On Nippon TV
A philosophical, psychologically intense mystery-thriller that traces the origins of a monster through the conscience of the surgeon who created him, sustained across 74 episodes of mounting dread and moral interrogation.
Kenzou Tenma, a Japanese brain surgeon in Germany, finds his life in utter turmoil after getting involved with a psychopath that was once a former patient.
Clusters
Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is Monster scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 93% of series.
Is Monster sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of series.
Is Monster violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.
Is Monster easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Does Monster leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 73% of series.
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
Everything like Monster, and what each one shares →
Like Monster
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Monster
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Monster, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Monster, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Monster, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
