The Sinner (2017)
A haunted detective in a small New York town wrestles his own demons while hunting for answers to perplexing crimes.
In a small New York town, a haunted detective hunts for answers about perplexing crimes while wrestling with his own demons.
How intense is The Sinner?
The Sinner is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-MA.
What The Sinner feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittybleakatmosphericmelancholy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Sinner
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 10, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Sinner for you?
Is The Sinner scary?
Only a little. The Sinner has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Sinner gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Sinner sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is The Sinner OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
Where can I stream The Sinner?
The Sinner is streaming on Netflix.
Does The Sinner have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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