Thirteen

Thirteen

Thirteen years captive. Forever scarred.

Created by Marnie Dickens

On BBC Three

20161 season5 episodes60 min6.8 / 10

A concentrated, harrowing five-episode study of trauma and recovery following a woman's release from 13 years of captivity.

A 26-year-old woman learns to live again after 13 years in captivity.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Thirteen sad? Yes, very. More sad than 99% of series.

  • Is Thirteen easy watching? No. Less comforting than 94% of series.

  • Is Thirteen violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.

  • Is Thirteen scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% of series.

  • Does Thirteen leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% 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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53/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity57

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise59

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love43

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Thirteen, and what each one shares →

Like Thirteen

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Thirteen

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Thirteen, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Thirteen, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Thirteen, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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