Survivors
Created by Adrian Hodges, Terry Nation
On BBC One
A bleak post-apocalyptic survival drama where a small group of survivors navigate a depopulated world, grappling with loss, isolation, and the question of what it means to rebuild.
When a deadly virus wipes out most of the world's population, a handful of survivors struggle to stay alive.
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Where to watch
Questions people ask
Is Survivors sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of series.
Does Survivors leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 81% of series.
Is Survivors easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Is Survivors scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% of series.
Is Survivors violent? 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
Everything like Survivors, and what each one shares →
Like Survivors
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Survivors
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Survivors, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Survivors, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Survivors, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
