Treason
Question everything. Suspect everyone.
Created by Matt Charman
On Netflix
A taut, paranoid spy thriller that collapses a protagonist's identity and certainties through the reappearance of a past connection, sustained across five episodes of escalating moral and personal crisis.
An MI6 deputy's bright future takes a sharp turn after a reunion with a Russian spy forces him to question his entire life.
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Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is Treason one of a kind? No. Less singular than 91% of series.
Is Treason easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 88% of series.
Does Treason leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 88% of series.
Is Treason scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of series.
Is Treason sad? Yes. More sad than 79% of series.
Is Treason violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% 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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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 Treason, and what each one shares →
Like Treason
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Treason
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Treason, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Treason, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Treason, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
