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The Haunting of Bly Manor

2020Show1 season9 episodesTV-MA

DramaMystery
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic636.5Rotten Tomatoes88%69%

A deeply moving, deeply romantic mystery series about family and the mind, with standout direction and performances.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Episodes

1 season · 9 episodes · best: S1E5 "The Altar of the Dead" 8.6

Episodes

7.9

Story

Dead doesn't mean gone.

After an au pair's tragic death, Henry Wingrave hires a young American nanny to care for his orphaned niece and nephew who reside at Bly Manor with the estate's chef Owen, groundskeeper Jamie and housekeeper, Mrs. Grose. But all is not as it seems at the manor, and centuries of dark secrets of love and loss are waiting to be unearthed in this chilling tale.

Feels like

  • Gothic Romance Horror
  • Non-Linear Narrative
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Tragic Love Story
  • Atmospheric Haunting
  • Melancholic Tone
  • Complex Character Dynamics
  • Period Drama Elements
  • Psychological Depth
  • Bittersweet Conclusion

Cast

24 of 53 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Ciarán Foy, Liam Gavin, Ben Howling
Written by
Jamie Flanagan, Henry James, Mike Flanagan
Produced by
Leah Fong, Kathy Gilroy
Music by
Taylor Stewart, Andrew Grush

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Facts

October 9, 2020 · October 9, 2020 · Ended

First aired
October 9, 2020
Last aired
October 9, 2020
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 9 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Mystery, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Karmic Death, Named by the Adaptation, Pet the Dog +9

  • Karmic Death
  • Named by the Adaptation
  • Pet the Dog
  • Everyone Can See It
  • Stringy-Haired Ghost Girl
  • Creepy Dollhouse
  • The Ghost
  • Found Family via Work
  • Flowers of Romance
  • Cool Big Sis
  • The '80s
  • Green-Eyed Monster

12 of 143 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Haunting of Bly Manor?"

Questions about The Haunting of Bly Manor

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Haunting of Bly Manor?

Netflix

In the United States, The Haunting of Bly Manor streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is The Haunting of Bly Manor worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 63).

Is The Haunting of Bly Manor good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Can I half-watch The Haunting of Bly Manor?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for non-linear narrative and 8 for complexity.

What tropes does The Haunting of Bly Manor use?

Karmic DeathNamed by the AdaptationPet the DogEveryone Can See ItStringy-Haired Ghost GirlCreepy DollhouseThe GhostFound Family via WorkFlowers of RomanceCool Big SisThe '80sGreen-Eyed Monsterand 131 more

TV Tropes lists 143 tropes for it, including Karmic Death, Named by the Adaptation, and Pet the Dog.