The Sister
Some things don't stay buried.
Created by Neil Cross
On ITV1
A taut psychological thriller that excavates buried trauma and moral complicity, trapping its protagonist in an escalating nightmare of his own making.
Almost a decade into his new devoted married life Nathan is rocked to the core when Bob, an unwelcome face from the past, turns up on his doorstep with shocking news, triggering a series of catastrophic decisions.
Clusters
Questions people ask
Does The Sister leave you hopeful? No. Less hopeful than 96% of series.
Is The Sister easy watching? No. Less comforting than 94% of series.
Is The Sister sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of series.
Is The Sister scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of series.
Is The Sister violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% 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 Sister
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Sister
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Sister, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Sister, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Sister, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
