The Survivors
Secrets don't die with the dead.
Created by Jane Harper, Tony Ayres
On Netflix
A small-town mystery drama where a present-day death reopens old wounds and buried secrets, trading on familiar genre tropes with a melancholic, suspicious atmosphere.
Fifteen years ago, the loss of three young people tore this sleepy seaside town apart. Now, the mysterious death of a young woman dredges up the past.
Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is The Survivors one of a kind? Barely. Less singular than 88% of series.
Is The Survivors sad? Yes. More sad than 84% of series.
Does The Survivors leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 81% of series.
Is The Survivors easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Is The Survivors scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% of series.
Is The Survivors violent? 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.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
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Ensemble
Everything like The Survivors, and what each one shares →
Like The Survivors
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Survivors
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Survivors, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Survivors, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Survivors, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
