The I-Land
Created by Anthony Salter
On Netflix
A surreal, high-concept miniseries that pairs memory-loss mystery with cyberpunk paranoia and absurdist tone, sustaining tension across seven episodes without resolution.
Wiped clean of memories and thrown together, a group of strangers fight to survive harsh realities -- and the island that traps them.
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Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is The I-Land scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 97% of series.
Does The I-Land leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 81% of series.
Is The I-Land easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Is The I-Land violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of series.
Is The I-Land sad? 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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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
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Everything like The I-Land, and what each one shares →
Like The I-Land
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The I-Land
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The I-Land, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The I-Land, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The I-Land, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
