Texas Rising

Texas Rising

Don't mess with Texas.

Created by Roland Joffé

On History

20151 season5 episodes85 min6.4 / 10

A historical action miniseries dramatizing the Texas Revolution with period spectacle and martial heroism, balancing grim conflict with a triumphalist narrative arc.

A chronicle of the Texas Revolution, the uprising against the tyranny of Mexican dictator Santa Anna, from the battle of the Alamo to the battle of San Jacinto, and the rise of the Texas Rangers.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Texas Rising violent? Yes, very. More violent than 92% of series.

  • Does Texas Rising leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.

  • Is Texas Rising easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 66% of series.

  • Is Texas Rising sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Texas Rising scary? 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.

60/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity88

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise52

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love44

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Texas Rising

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Texas Rising

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Texas Rising, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Texas Rising, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Texas Rising, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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