Sins of Our Mother
On Netflix
A three-episode true-crime documentary that methodically reconstructs a horrifying case of child murder, religious delusion, and spousal homicide through investigation and trial.
When Lori Vallow's kids vanished, the search for them unearthed a trail of suspicious deaths, a new husband who shared her doomsday views — and murder.
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Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is Sins of Our Mother scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 97% of series.
Does Sins of Our Mother leave you hopeful? No. Less hopeful than 96% of series.
Is Sins of Our Mother easy watching? No. Less comforting than 94% of series.
Is Sins of Our Mother violent? Yes, very. More violent than 92% of series.
Is Sins of Our Mother sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% 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.
Distinctly its own thing.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Sins of Our Mother
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Sins of Our Mother
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Sins of Our Mother, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Sins of Our Mother, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Sins of Our Mother, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
