Paranoid
Created by Bill Gallagher
On ITV1
A taut, paranoia-soaked murder mystery that spirals outward from a public killing into a labyrinthine conspiracy, sustained across eight episodes without reset.
The murder of a female GP in a rural playground in front of numerous witnesses draws a group of detectives into an ever-darkening mystery that takes them across Europe, aided by mysterious notes sent by the "Ghost Detective".
Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is Paranoid scary? Yes. More frightening than 89% of series.
Is Paranoid easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 88% of series.
Does Paranoid leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 88% of series.
Is Paranoid sad? Yes. More sad than 84% of series.
Is Paranoid violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% 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 Paranoid
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Paranoid
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Paranoid, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Paranoid, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Paranoid, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
