The Name of the Rose
On Rai 1
A cerebral, theologically dense medieval mystery that treats faith, reason, and institutional power as the true subjects beneath its murder plot.
Northern Italy, 1327. The Franciscan monk William of Baskerville and his young apprentice Adso of Melk reach an isolated Benedictine abbey on the Alps to aid in a dispute between the Franciscan Order and the Avignon papacy. Upon arrival at the abbey, the two find themselves involved in a chain of mysterious deaths.
Where to watch
Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.
Questions people ask
Is The Name of the Rose one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 93% of series.
Does The Name of the Rose leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 88% of series.
Is The Name of the Rose scary? Yes. More frightening than 79% of series.
Is The Name of the Rose sad? Yes. More sad than 79% of series.
Is The Name of the Rose easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Is The Name of the Rose violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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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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Like The Name of the Rose
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Name of the Rose
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Name of the Rose, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Name of the Rose, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Name of the Rose, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
