The Gray House
Created by Roland Joffé, Darrell Fetty, Leslie Greif, John Sayles
On Prime Video
A historical drama centered on four women's espionage during the Civil War, balancing intimate character bonds with the high stakes and moral weight of preserving the Union.
The untold true story of four brave women who served as key espionage agents and turned the tide of the American Civil War in favor of the North, risking life and liberty to help win the war and preserve democracy. A Richmond Socialite and her daughter, a formerly enslaved African-American, and a courtesan build the first successful female spy ring.
Questions people ask
Is The Gray House sad? Yes. More sad than 79% of series.
Is The Gray House violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of series.
Is The Gray House scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 66% of series.
Is The Gray House easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of series.
Does The Gray House 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.
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
Like The Gray House
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Gray House
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Gray House, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Gray House, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Gray House, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
