The Midnight Gospel
Created by Duncan Trussell, Pendleton Ward
On Netflix
A psychedelic, philosophically ambitious animated series that pairs surreal visual worlds with intimate conversations about mortality, meaning, and acceptance.
Traversing trippy worlds inside his universe simulator, Clancy the space caster explores existential questions about life, death and everything in between.
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Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is The Midnight Gospel one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 99% of series.
Is The Midnight Gospel sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of series.
Is The Midnight Gospel easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.
Is The Midnight Gospel violent? Barely. Less violent than 78% of series.
Is The Midnight Gospel scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.
Does The Midnight Gospel leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% 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.
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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
Everything like The Midnight Gospel, and what each one shares →
Like The Midnight Gospel
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Midnight Gospel
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Midnight Gospel, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Midnight Gospel, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Midnight Gospel, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
