Under a Dark Sun
Created by Nils-Antoine Sambuc
On Netflix
A dark family mystery that intertwines a murder accusation with the discovery of a hidden paternal connection, grounded in personal trauma and legacy.
On the run from her troubled past, a young mother is accused of killing her new boss at a flower farm just before discovering he's actually her father.
Questions people ask
Is Under a Dark Sun sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of series.
Does Under a Dark Sun leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 73% of series.
Is Under a Dark Sun easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 70% of series.
Is Under a Dark Sun scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 66% of series.
Is Under a Dark Sun violent? 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 Under a Dark Sun
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Under a Dark Sun
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Under a Dark Sun, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Under a Dark Sun, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Under a Dark Sun, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
