Sinbad

Sinbad

Created by Andy Wilson

On Sky One

2012–20131 season12 episodes42 min5.6 / 10

A fantastical adventure series rooted in Arabian Nights mythology, where a cursed sailor is bound to the sea and hunted across 12 episodes of episodic peril and wonder.

Sinbad accidentally kills the son of the powerful Lord Akbari in a fist fight. As recompense for the blood debt, Sinbad's brother is killed in front of his eyes. Sinbad escapes, but his grandmother uses a magic talisman to curse him for the death of his brother. The curse prevents Sinbad from staying on land for more than one day; if he tarries the talisman will choke him to death. This prohibition against remaining on land leads to a life of adventure at sea that holds many wonders. Sinbad is unaware that he is still being hunted by Lord Akbari, who does not consider Sinbad's brother's death as sufficient payment of the blood debt.

Questions people ask

  • Is Sinbad scary? Yes. More frightening than 79% of series.

  • Is Sinbad violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of series.

  • Is Sinbad sad? Somewhat. More sad than 66% of series.

  • Is Sinbad easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of series.

  • Does Sinbad leave you hopeful? 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.

56/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity77

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise52

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love43

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Sinbad

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Sinbad

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Sinbad, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Sinbad, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Sinbad, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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