One of Us
Created by Jack Williams, Harry Williams
On BBC One
A concentrated four-episode tragedy that turns inward from the crime itself to examine how murder destroys the emotional architecture of small communities.
A horrific double murder rocks the lives of two families living side-by-side in isolated rural Scotland. But instead of focusing on the investigation, One of Us explores the fallout for the grieving relatives, and the dark consequences that threaten to shatter their lives.
Where to watch
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Questions people ask
Is One of Us sad? Yes, very. More sad than 99% of series.
Does One of Us leave you hopeful? No. Less hopeful than 96% of series.
Is One of Us easy watching? No. Less comforting than 94% of series.
Is One of Us violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.
Is One of Us scary? Yes. More frightening than 79% 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.
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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 One of Us, and what each one shares →
Like One of Us
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as One of Us
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like One of Us, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like One of Us, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like One of Us, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
