Romulus
Created by Matteo Rovere
On Sky Atlantic
A dark, violent historical drama centered on the mythic founding of Rome, told through the interior lives of three characters bound by trauma and death.
The story of Romulus and his twin brother Remus, in eighth century B.C. as seen through the eyes of three people marked by death, loneliness and violence.
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Questions people ask
Is Romulus sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of series.
Is Romulus violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of series.
Is Romulus easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 88% of series.
Does Romulus leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 88% of series.
Is Romulus 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.
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 Romulus
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Romulus
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Romulus, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Romulus, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Romulus, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
