Sanctuary
Some hide. They seek.
Created by Damian Kindler
On Syfy
A serialized sci-fi adventure built around a charismatic protagonist protecting hidden supernatural beings, balancing mystery and action with a team-based structure.
The adventures of the beautiful, enigmatic and always surprising Dr. Helen Magnus, a brilliant scientist who holds the secrets of a clandestine population called Abnormals—a group of strange and sometimes terrifying beings that hide among humans. Magnus seeks to protect this threatened phenomena as well as unlock the mysteries behind their existence.
Clusters
Where to watch
- StreamPrime Video, Peacock, MovieSphere+
- FreeHoopla, Fawesome, The CW
- AdsPlex, Tubi TV, The Roku Channel, OnDemandKorea
- BuyApple TV Store, Fandango At Home
Questions people ask
Is Sanctuary violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.
Is Sanctuary scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 66% of series.
Is Sanctuary sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Sanctuary leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Sanctuary easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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.
You have seen this shape before.
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 Sanctuary, and what each one shares →
Like Sanctuary
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Sanctuary
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Sanctuary, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Sanctuary, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Sanctuary, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
