Who Do You Think You Are?
Created by Alex Graham
A warm, contemplative documentary series where celebrities uncover their family histories, balancing discovery with melancholy reflection on inherited trauma and legacy.
From roots in the Deep South to the slums of New Jersey, "Who Do You Think You Are?" follows the journeys of some of the most well-known names in American popular culture. Watch as celebrities discover unknown details about themselves and their families while researching their ancestry with the help of historians and genealogical experts.
Questions people ask
Is Who Do You Think You Are? scary? No. Less frightening than 92% of series.
Is Who Do You Think You Are? violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.
Is Who Do You Think You Are? easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 86% of series.
Does Who Do You Think You Are? leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.
Is Who Do You Think You Are? 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 Who Do You Think You Are?
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Who Do You Think You Are?
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Who Do You Think You Are?, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Who Do You Think You Are?, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Who Do You Think You Are?, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
