The Killing Kind
Can you trust the man you fear the most?
Created by Zara Hayes, Jonathan Stewart
On Paramount+
A taut psychological thriller about a lawyer who defends a stalker only to become his target, built on paranoia and the violation of professional trust.
Barrister Ingrid Lewis defends John Webster against stalking charges, only for Webster to turn on her.
Questions people ask
Is The Killing Kind easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 88% of series.
Does The Killing Kind leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 88% of series.
Is The Killing Kind scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of series.
Is The Killing Kind violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of series.
Is The Killing Kind sad? Somewhat. More sad than 66% 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.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
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 Killing Kind
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Killing Kind
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Killing Kind, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Killing Kind, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Killing Kind, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
