The Bisexual

The Bisexual

Created by Rowan Riley, Desiree Akhavan

On Channel 4

20181 season6 episodes30 min6.4 / 10

A sharp, character-driven comedy-drama about self-discovery and identity that balances humor with the genuine emotional turbulence of disrupting a long-term relationship.

New Yorker Leila lives in London in a seemingly perfect decade-long relationship with her girlfriend and business partner Sadie. However, Leila discovers that she is actually bisexual and begins to explore her orientation. Though she struggles to come out to her friends, Leila makes a drastic decision with unexpected consequences.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Bisexual violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.

  • Is The Bisexual sad? Yes. More sad than 79% of series.

  • Is The Bisexual scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 70% of series.

  • Is The Bisexual easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of series.

  • Does The Bisexual leave you hopeful? 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.

53/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity79

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise38

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love45

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Bisexual

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Bisexual

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Bisexual, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Bisexual, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Bisexual, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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