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Fear Thy Roommate

2020·Show
8Episodes in1Season·TV-14
IMDb7.6
Episode ratings

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Fear Thy Roommate fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Family Dynamics4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

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About

This nail-biting series follows people who take the risk to move in with relative strangers. Small disagreements soon bring out the worst in one another until tensions escalate, provoking claustrophobic rages that erupt into heinous acts of violence.
True Crime AnthologyPsychological ThrillerEscalating TensionReal-Life HorrorHuman CrueltySocial ConflictClaustrophobic DramaInvestigative SeriesAdult ThemesSuspenseful

Crew

Directed by:
Cat Hostick, Sid Zanforlin
Written by:
Matt MacLellan

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Fear Thy Roommate

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Where can I stream Fear Thy Roommate legally?

HBO MaxPhiloDiscovery+YouTube TVSpectrum On DemandDiscovery +

Fear Thy Roommate is included with a subscription to Philo, YouTube TV, HBO Max, and Discovery + in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Spectrum On Demand. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Fear Thy Roommate worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 7.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Fear Thy Roommate rated?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Fear Thy Roommate have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 8 episodes.

When did Fear Thy Roommate air?

It ran from 2020 to 2021 and has ended.

What language is Fear Thy Roommate in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Fear Thy Roommate?

4CAGBGGUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Fear Thy Roommate in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.