Us
Created by David Nicholls
On BBC One
A tender, character-driven comedy-drama about a middle-aged couple and their son navigating family fracture and reconciliation across a European vacation.
The poignant and hilarious story of the Petersens during their vacation across Europe where the father Douglas tries to win back the love of his wife Connie and become reconciled with their son Albie.
Questions people ask
Is Us violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.
Does Us leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of series.
Is Us easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.
Is Us scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.
Is Us sad? Somewhat. More sad than 66% of series.
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 Us
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Us
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Us, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Us, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Us, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
