Small Town, Big Story
The truth is out there. Good riddance to it.
Created by Chris O'Dowd
On Sky Atlantic, Sky Max
A comedy-drama about a small Irish community forced to reckon with a long-buried secret when Hollywood arrives, balancing humor and tension across a tight six-episode arc.
A Hollywood production rolls into a small Irish town and throws the spotlight on a secret that's been kept hidden since the eve of the Millennium.
Clusters
Questions people ask
Is Small Town, Big Story scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% of series.
Is Small Town, Big Story violent? Not especially. Less violent than 70% of series.
Is Small Town, Big Story sad? Somewhat. More sad than 66% of series.
Does Small Town, Big Story leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of series.
Is Small Town, Big Story 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.
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 Small Town, Big Story
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Small Town, Big Story
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Small Town, Big Story, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Small Town, Big Story, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Small Town, Big Story, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
