Yankee

Yankee

Created by Veronica Velasco, Diego Enrique Osorno, Epigmenio Ibarra

On Netflix

2019–1 season25 episodes40 min6.2 / 10

A dark crime drama following a fugitive's descent into Mexican drug trafficking, sustained by paranoia and the constant threat of capture or violence.

On the run from the police, an Arizona man crosses into Mexico and gets deeply involved in drug trafficking, with the help of modern technology.

Questions people ask

  • Does Yankee leave you hopeful? No. Less hopeful than 95% of series.

  • Is Yankee scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of series.

  • Is Yankee violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.

  • Is Yankee easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.

  • Is Yankee 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.

48/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity25

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise82

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love46

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Yankee

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Yankee

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Yankee, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Yankee, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Yankee, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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