Paranormal
Created by Amr Salama
On Netflix
A 1960s-set supernatural mystery that pairs scientific rationalism against genuine otherworldly dread, grounded in Egyptian mythology and religious horror.
Set in the 1960s; Paranormal follows the adventures of Dr. Refaat Ismail, a professor of hematology, as he comes up against various supernatural events with the help of his Scottish old flame, Maggie.
Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
- BuyAmazon Video
Questions people ask
Is Paranormal scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 93% of series.
Is Paranormal sad? Yes. More sad than 79% of series.
Is Paranormal easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Does Paranormal leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 73% of series.
Is Paranormal 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.
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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 Paranormal, and what each one shares →
Like Paranormal
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Paranormal
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Paranormal, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Paranormal, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Paranormal, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
