Petrichor
Dig deeper for the truth, fall harder for the love
Created by Sammon
On ONE 31, iQIYI International
A crime thriller that weaves serial-killer investigation with a developing romantic relationship between two women, balancing procedural tension with emotional intimacy.
Police Captain Tul and Dr. Cheran work together to investigate a series of mysterious cases, uncovering hidden secrets while pursuing a serial killer linked to a string of unpredictable crimes.
Questions people ask
Is Petrichor violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.
Is Petrichor scary? Yes. More frightening than 79% of series.
Is Petrichor sad? Somewhat. More sad than 66% of series.
Does Petrichor leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of series.
Is Petrichor easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% 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 Petrichor
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Petrichor
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Petrichor, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Petrichor, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Petrichor, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
