
THE DAYS
What happened there on that day?
On Netflix
A tense, morally complex dramatization of the Fukushima nuclear disaster that keeps viewers inside the impossible decisions of those tasked with containing an invisible, spreading catastrophe.
Blamed by some, hailed as heroes by others, those involved with Fukushima Daiichi face a deadly, invisible threat — an unprecedented nuclear disaster.
Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is THE DAYS sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of series.
Is THE DAYS easy watching? No. Less comforting than 94% of series.
Does THE DAYS leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 81% of series.
Is THE DAYS scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 66% of series.
Is THE DAYS 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.
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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 THE DAYS, and what each one shares →
Like THE DAYS
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as THE DAYS
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like THE DAYS, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like THE DAYS, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like THE DAYS, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































