The Rain
Stay dry. Stay alive.
Created by Jannik Tai Mosholt, Esben Toft Jacobsen, Christian Potalivo
On Netflix
A gritty post-apocalyptic survival thriller centered on sibling bonds in a world decimated by plague, balancing intimate character drama with existential dread.
After a brutal virus wipes out most of the population, two young siblings embark on a perilous search for safety. A Scandinavian thriller series.
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Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is The Rain one of a kind? No. Less singular than 94% of series.
Is The Rain scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 93% of series.
Is The Rain sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of series.
Is The Rain easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 88% of series.
Is The Rain violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.
Does The Rain leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 81% 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.
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
Everything like The Rain, and what each one shares →
Like The Rain
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Rain
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Rain, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Rain, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Rain, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
