The Deep

The Deep

The sea is deep and full of secrets

Created by James Brouwer, Tom Taylor

On ABC Me, 7TWO

2015–4 seasons65 episodes21 min7.5 / 10

A family-centered underwater adventure series that balances discovery and mystery with warmth and optimism, designed for sustained episodic viewing.

The adventures of the Nekton family, a family of daring underwater explorers who live aboard a state-of-the-art submarine, The Aronnax, and explore uncharted areas of the earth's oceans to unravel the mysteries of the deep.

Questions people ask

  • Does The Deep leave you hopeful? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of series.

  • Is The Deep sad? Barely. Less sad than 88% of series.

  • Is The Deep easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 86% of series.

  • Is The Deep violent? Not especially. Less violent than 70% of series.

  • Is The Deep scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 59% of series.

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.

40/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity33

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise41

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love47

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Like The Deep

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Deep

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Deep, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Deep, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Deep, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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