TV series

Sanctuary

2023 · 1 season

A gritty, propulsive underdog climb through a rigid, ritualized world, charged with raw aggression and bruised pride.

Overview: A tough, desperate kid becomes a sumo wrestler, captivating fans with his cocky attitude — and upsetting an industry steeped in tradition.
How it feels: Dark, tense, earnest and melancholic. Brisk and needs your attention.
About: Ambition, coming-of-age, revenge, trauma
Content: Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: ambition
coming-of-age
revenge
trauma
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence strong
Sex mild