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The Hunger

1997 – 2000Show2 seasons44 episodes

DramaMystery
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2

A sensual, tense drama series.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · drop-in friendly

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Not for warmth, laughs or uplift.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 44 episodes · best: S2E9 "Sin Seer" 7.2

Episodes

5.9
6.2

Story

What do you hunger for?

The Hunger is a British/Canadian television horror anthology series, co-produced by Scott Free Productions, Telescene Film Group Productions and the Canadian pay-TV channel The Movie Network. Though it shares a title with the feature film The Hunger the series has no direct plot or character connection to the film, and was created by Jeff Fazio. Originally shown on the Sci Fi Channel in the UK, The Movie Network in Canada and Showtime in the US, the series was broadcast from 1997 to 2000, and is internally organized into two seasons. Each episode was based around an independent story introduced by the host; Terence Stamp hosted each episode for the first season, and was replaced in the second season by David Bowie. Stories tended to focus on themes of self-destructive desire and obsession, with a strong component of soft-core erotica; popular tropes for the stories included cannibalism, vampires, sex, and poison.

Feels like

  • Erotic Horror Anthology
  • 90s Gothic Aesthetic
  • Atmospheric & Moody
  • Sensual Dread
  • Cult Classic Vibe
  • Eclectic Star Power
  • Psychological Unease
  • Stylized Violence

Cast

24 of 127 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Russell Mulcahy, Darrell Wasyk, Érik Canuel
Written by
Gerald Wexler, Bruce M. Smith, Terry Curtis Fox

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 20, 1997 · March 5, 2000 · Ended

First aired
July 20, 1997
Last aired
March 5, 2000
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 44 episodes
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
54 countries

Tropes

Tagline, Dying Dream, Horror Host +5

  • Tagline
  • Dying Dream
  • Horror Host
  • Mad Artist
  • Alliterative Title
  • One-Word Title
  • Alliterative Name
  • Survivor Guilt

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Hunger?"

Questions about The Hunger

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Hunger?

Tubi TV

In the United States, The Hunger is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 45 other countries.

Is The Hunger worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.2).

How long does it take to watch The Hunger?

18 h

About 18 hours: 44 episodes in 2 seasons of about 24 minutes each, aired from 1997 to 2000.

Can I half-watch The Hunger?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with ambiguity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Will I feel good after watching The Hunger?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.