THE DAYS

THE DAYS

What happened there on that day?

On Netflix

20231 season8 episodes7.7 / 10

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.

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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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51/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity33

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise75

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love48

How much audiences actually like it

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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.

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