The Terror, a 2018 horror show that has94% score on Rotten Tomatoes, has becomea streaming hit on Netflix. AMC recently secured a deal with Netflix that has meant some of its biggest series would also be available on Netflix. 15 shows in total, including spinoffs ofThe Walking DeadandInterview with the Vampire, have been exposed to a bigger U.S. audience as a result while still being identified as AMC Originals. The deal, which is currently on a short-term basis, also includes shows likePreacher,Dark Winds,Mayfair Witches, and others.
According to data provided byReelgood, which tracks performance on streaming, the horror anthologyThe Terroris among the AMC shows that have found new life on streaming after being made available on Netflix.For the week of August 22 through August 28,The Terrorlanded in the tenth spot for the top shows across all streaming platforms.Bad Monkey, the Apple TV+ crime comedy starring Vince Vaughn, came in first on the same chart.
What’s The Terror About?
It’s An Anthology Based On A Novel
Premiering in March 2018,The Terrorseason 1 is based on Dan Simmons' 2007 novelof the same name, and it consists of 10 episodes.The story follows two ships, one of which is named Terror, as they venture into uncharted territory.But the ships are soon frozen and trapped in ice, with the people on board having to survive cruel weather conditions. They’re also stalked by an elusive menace.
The Terror Cast & Character Guide
Both seasons of AMC’s The Terror have outstanding ensemble casts to fill the period setting, including multiple talented Game of Thrones stars.
The Terrorseason 1’s castincludes Jared Harris, Tobias Menzies, Paul Ready, Adam Nagaitis, Ian Hart, Nive Nielsen, and Ciarán Hinds. It received positive reviews, with a lot of notice for the show’s ability to build tension. Breaking down the 94% score on Rotten Tomatoes, the anthology’s first season got an impressive score of 8.1/10 based on 70 reviews.The Terrorseason 2, debuting in August 2019, focused on the Japanese folklore of bakemonoand how the uncanny specter menaces a Japanese American community.
The Terrorseason 2 is not on Netflix but is available on AMC+ and Shudder.
It’s recently been confirmed thatThe Terrorseason 3will be subtitledDevil in Silver,and based on the Victor LaVelle novel of the same name. It’s set to be released in 2025, allowing viewers enough time to catch up if they enjoyed the show’s first installment. Although each season is different, there are a lot of thematic connections between the stories that allow for both terrifying and thoughtful discoveries.
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The Terror is an AMC original horror anthology series based on the novel by Dan Simmons. The show follows the Royal Navy as they explore the ocean to locate the Northwest Passage to improve travel and trade. However, the perilous journey proves to be more than any of the crew expected, leaving them at the mercy of harsh elements and the slowly slipping sanity of the crew.
