Sharp Objects
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Created by Marti Noxon
On HBO
A tightly wound psychological thriller that uses a murder investigation as the frame for an intimate excavation of trauma, self-harm, and a deeply dysfunctional family.
Reporter Camille Preaker confronts the psychological demons from her past when she returns to her hometown to investigate the murders of two young girls.
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Questions people ask
Is Sharp Objects sad? Yes, very. More sad than 99% of series.
Does Sharp Objects leave you hopeful? No. Less hopeful than 96% of series.
Is Sharp Objects easy watching? No. Less comforting than 94% of series.
Is Sharp Objects scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 93% of series.
Is Sharp Objects violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.
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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
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Like Sharp Objects
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Sharp Objects
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Sharp Objects, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Sharp Objects, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Sharp Objects, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
