The Miniaturist
Things can change.
Created by John Brownlow
On BBC One
A meditative, visually sumptuous period mystery that unfolds slowly through one woman's interior struggle with marriage, secrets, and the uncanny.
Nella Oortman's life changes drastically when she marries a wealthy merchant and moves to Amsterdam. As she struggles to win her husband's affection, she discovers dark secrets along the way.
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Questions people ask
Is The Miniaturist sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of series.
Is The Miniaturist one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 95% of series.
Is The Miniaturist scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of series.
Does The Miniaturist leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 81% of series.
Is The Miniaturist easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 70% of series.
Is The Miniaturist violent? Not especially. Less violent 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.
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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
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Everything like The Miniaturist, and what each one shares →
Like The Miniaturist
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Miniaturist
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Miniaturist, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Miniaturist, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Miniaturist, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
