The Veil
Behind every lie is a truth waiting to be told.
Created by Steven Knight
On Hulu
A taut spy thriller built on deception and cat-and-mouse psychology between two women, where the stakes are geopolitical and the truth is deliberately obscured.
Two women play a deadly game of truth and lies on the road from Istanbul to Paris and London. One woman has a secret, the other a mission to reveal it before thousands of lives are lost. In the shadows, mission controllers at the CIA and French DGSE must put differences aside and work together to avert potential disaster.
Where to watch
- StreamHulu
Questions people ask
Is The Veil one of a kind? No. Less singular than 95% of series.
Is The Veil scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of series.
Is The Veil easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Is The Veil violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of series.
Does The Veil leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of series.
Is The Veil sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Everything like The Veil, and what each one shares →
Like The Veil
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Veil
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Veil, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Veil, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Veil, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
