Trigger
What if everyone had guns?
Created by Kwon Oh-seung
On Netflix
A high-stakes crime thriller built on societal collapse and gun violence, where two protagonists race against an escalating disaster with sustained tension and minimal reprieve.
As illegal firearms flood into a gun-free South Korea, a resolute cop and a mysterious partner join forces to stop the chaos from sweeping the nation.
Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is Trigger violent? Yes, very. More violent than 92% of series.
Is Trigger scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of series.
Is Trigger easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Does Trigger leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 73% of series.
Is Trigger sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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 Trigger, and what each one shares →
Like Trigger
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Trigger
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Trigger, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Trigger, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Trigger, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
