Tutankhamun
On ITV1
A four-part historical drama about an archaeologist's redemption through discovery, balancing personal struggle with the grandeur of ancient Egypt.
The remarkable story of the chance meeting that transformed penniless, ostracised archaeologist Howard Carter into a household name following his discovery of the tomb of the boy-king, Tutankhamun.
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Questions people ask
Is Tutankhamun violent? Not especially. Less violent than 70% of series.
Does Tutankhamun leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.
Is Tutankhamun scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Tutankhamun easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Tutankhamun 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.
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
Like Tutankhamun
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Tutankhamun
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Tutankhamun, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Tutankhamun, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Tutankhamun, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
