The Sniffer
The nose that knwos...
Created by Artem Lytvynenko
On Channel One, ICTV
A procedural crime drama built around an unusual investigative gift, balancing case-of-the-week mystery-solving with the personal cost of the protagonist's extraordinary ability.
An extraordinary sense of smell gives a crime investigator unique insight into solving mysteries, but his gift takes a toll on his personal life.
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Questions people ask
Is The Sniffer sad? Somewhat. More sad than 66% of series.
Does The Sniffer leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of series.
Is The Sniffer violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Sniffer scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Sniffer easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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 Sniffer, and what each one shares →
Like The Sniffer
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Sniffer
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Sniffer, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Sniffer, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Sniffer, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
