TV series

The Promised Neverland

2019–2021 · 2 seasons

A tense, cerebral thriller that keeps you on edge with its dark secrets and strategic mind games.

Overview: Emma, Norman and Ray are the brightest kids at the Grace Field House orphanage. And under the care of the woman they refer to as “Mom,” all the kids have enjoyed a comfortable life. Good food, clean clothes and the perfect environment to learn—what more could an orphan ask for? One day, though, Emma and Norman uncover the dark truth of the outside world they are forbidden from seeing.
How it feels: Dark, tense, eerie and earnest. Brisk and demanding.
About: Survival, betrayal, family, freedom
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore. No sexual content or swearing.
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Tone: darkstrength 3 of 3
tensestrength 3 of 3
eeriestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: demanding, 4 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: survival
betrayal
family
freedom
coming-of-age
Places: single country house
wilderness
Era: timeless
Audience: teen
Form: serialised
ensemble
twist ending
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language none
Violence strong
Sex none