The Third Day
There are things here you cannot escape.
Created by Dennis Kelly, Felix Barrett
On HBO
A haunting, ritualistic mystery about grief and isolation, where an island's ancient traditions trap outsiders in a cycle of trauma and sacrifice.
A unique story told over two distinct halves, "Summer" follows Sam, a man drawn to a mysterious island off the British coast where he encounters a group of islanders set on preserving their traditions at any cost. "Winter" follows Helen, a strong-willed outsider who comes to the island seeking answers, but whose arrival precipitates a fractious battle to decide its fate.
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Where to watch
- StreamHBO Max
- BuyApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fandango At Home
Questions people ask
Is The Third Day scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 99% of series.
Is The Third Day sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of series.
Is The Third Day easy watching? No. Less comforting than 94% of series.
Does The Third Day leave you hopeful? No. Less hopeful than 93% of series.
Is The Third Day violent? Yes. More violent than 85% 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 Third Day, and what each one shares →
Like The Third Day
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Third Day
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Third Day, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Third Day, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Third Day, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
