Napoleon
Created by Yves Simoneau, Max Gallo
On France 2
A historical biography of Napoleon's rise and fall that treats his ambition and military genius as both his greatest strength and his tragic flaw.
A masterful soldier, tactician and statesmen, Napoleon Bonaparte's courage and love for his country sees him rise from an unpaid general consumed with ambition to the most powerful man in Europe, then his fall, and exile.
Where to watch
- StreamPrime Video
- BuyAmazon Video
Questions people ask
Is Napoleon sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of series.
Is Napoleon violent? Yes. More violent than 85% of series.
Is Napoleon easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Does Napoleon leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 73% of series.
Is Napoleon scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 66% 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
Like Napoleon
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Napoleon
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Napoleon, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Napoleon, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Napoleon, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
