Under the Banner of Heaven
A murder beyond belief.
Created by Dustin Lance Black
On Hulu
A dark, spiritually urgent crime investigation that uses a brutal murder to interrogate faith, fundamentalism, and the collision between institutional religion and individual conscience.
A devout detective's faith is tested as he investigates a brutal murder that seems to be connected to an esteemed Utah family's spiral into LDS fundamentalism and their distrust in the government.
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Questions people ask
Is Under the Banner of Heaven scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 98% of series.
Is Under the Banner of Heaven violent? Yes, very. More violent than 94% of series.
Is Under the Banner of Heaven sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of series.
Is Under the Banner of Heaven easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 88% of series.
Does Under the Banner of Heaven leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 88% of series.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Everything like Under the Banner of Heaven, and what each one shares →
Like Under the Banner of Heaven
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Under the Banner of Heaven
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Under the Banner of Heaven, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Under the Banner of Heaven, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Under the Banner of Heaven, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
