Turn Up Charlie
Created by Idris Elba, Gary Reich
On Netflix
A warm, music-driven dramedy about a struggling musician finding unexpected purpose and connection through an unlikely nanny job.
A down-and-out DJ plots to rebuild his music career while working as a nanny for his famous best friend's wild 11-year-old daughter.
Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is Turn Up Charlie violent? Barely. Less violent than 88% of series.
Is Turn Up Charlie scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.
Does Turn Up Charlie leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.
Is Turn Up Charlie easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of series.
Is Turn Up Charlie 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.
Cinnamon Score
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
Like Turn Up Charlie
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Turn Up Charlie
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Turn Up Charlie, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Turn Up Charlie, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Turn Up Charlie, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
