Trese
You fear them. They fear her.
On Netflix
A dark supernatural crime procedural set in Manila's supernatural underworld, blending Filipino folklore with noir detective work across a single, incomplete season.
In Manila, where dark supernatural forces pervade the criminal underworld, it’s up to Alexandra Trese to keep the peace — but there’s a storm brewing.
Clusters
Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is Trese scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 97% of series.
Is Trese violent? Yes. More violent than 85% of series.
Does Trese leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 81% of series.
Is Trese easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Is Trese sad? Somewhat. More sad than 66% 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.
Familiar shape, done well.
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 Trese, and what each one shares →
Like Trese
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Trese
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Trese, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Trese, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Trese, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
