Somos.
Created by James Schamus
On Netflix
A bleak, tension-filled true-crime miniseries about a Mexican border town consumed by cartel violence, grounded in real tragedy and the helplessness of ordinary people caught in systemic brutality.
The lives of the people of Allende, a Mexican border town, are overtaken by a powerful cartel's operations, leading to tragedy. Inspired by true events.
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Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Does Somos. leave you hopeful? No. Less hopeful than 100% of series.
Is Somos. sad? Yes, very. More sad than 99% of series.
Is Somos. violent? Yes, very. More violent than 94% of series.
Is Somos. easy watching? No. Less comforting than 94% of series.
Is Somos. scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% 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.
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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
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Everything like Somos., and what each one shares →
Like Somos.
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Somos.
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Somos., But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Somos., But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Somos., But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
