Rise of the Nazis

Rise of the Nazis

On BBC Two

2019–4 seasons12 episodes60 min7.9 / 10

A rigorous, deeply unsettling documentary-drama that traces the machinery of democratic collapse and the normalization of fascism through meticulous historical analysis.

How did 20th Century Europe's most liberal democracy fall into the hands of fascists? From Hitler's political scheming that turned Germany's parliament into a House of Cards, his War on Truth leading to book burning, and his scapegoating of minorities, this series explores in extraordinary detail the events leading up to the outbreak of World War II.

Questions people ask

  • Is Rise of the Nazis easy watching? No. Less comforting than 100% of series.

  • Is Rise of the Nazis sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of series.

  • Does Rise of the Nazis leave you hopeful? No. Less hopeful than 96% of series.

  • Is Rise of the Nazis violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.

  • Is Rise of the Nazis scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% 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.

70/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity92

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise75

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love47

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Rise of the Nazis

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Rise of the Nazis

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Rise of the Nazis, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Rise of the Nazis, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Rise of the Nazis, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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