Station Eleven
The end is the beginning.
Created by Patrick Somerville
On HBO Max
A meditative post-apocalyptic drama that balances devastation with profound human connection, finding meaning and beauty in survival and art.
The survivors of a devastating flu attempt to rebuild and reimagine the world anew – while holding on to the best of what’s been lost.
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Where to watch
- StreamHBO Max
Questions people ask
Is Station Eleven sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of series.
Is Station Eleven one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 93% of series.
Does Station Eleven leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 84% of series.
Is Station Eleven violent? Not especially. Less violent than 61% of series.
Is Station Eleven scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Station Eleven 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.
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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
Everything like Station Eleven, and what each one shares →
Like Station Eleven
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Station Eleven
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Station Eleven, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Station Eleven, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Station Eleven, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
