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Goosebumps

2023Show1 season10 episodesTV-14

Action & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic615.9Rotten Tomatoes75%68%

A nerve-racking, gripping mystery series about mystery and fantasy.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want to half-watch while scrolling · you scare easily

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Episodes

1 season · 10 episodes · best: S1E6 "Night of the Living Dummy" 7.6

Episodes

7.0
7.0

Story

Scarier than you remember.

A group of five high schoolers embark on a shadowy and twisted journey to investigate the tragic passing three decades earlier of a teen named Harold Biddle – while also unearthing dark secrets from their parents' past.

Feels like

  • Retro Horror Mystery
  • Non-Linear Storytelling
  • Teen Ensemble Adventure
  • Stephen King Adaptation
  • Supernatural Thriller
  • Nostalgic 1980s Vibe
  • Friendship & Loyalty
  • Creepy Atmosphere

Cast

24 of 46 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Erin O'Malley, Félix Alcalá, David Grossman
Written by
Mariko Tamaki, Rob Letterman, Nicholas Stoller

Everyone

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

Facts

October 13, 2023 · November 17, 2023 · Ended

First aired
October 13, 2023
Last aired
November 17, 2023
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 10 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
74 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

The Worm That Walks, Jerk with a Heart of Gold, Romantic False Lead +9

  • The Worm That Walks
  • Jerk with a Heart of Gold
  • Romantic False Lead
  • Sealed Evil in a Can
  • Underestimating Badassery
  • Everyone Went to School Together
  • Forced Transformation
  • Darker and Edgier
  • Adaptational Heroism
  • Allegorical Character
  • "Groundhog Day" Loop
  • Schmuck Bait

12 of 74 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Goosebumps?"

Questions about Goosebumps

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Goosebumps?

Disney+

In the United States, Goosebumps streams on Disney+. It also streams in 73 other countries.

Is Goosebumps worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 61).

Is Goosebumps okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch Goosebumps?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for non-linear narrative and 7 for complexity.

Will Goosebumps scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.

What tropes does Goosebumps use?

The Worm That WalksJerk with a Heart of GoldRomantic False LeadSealed Evil in a CanUnderestimating BadasseryEveryone Went to School TogetherForced TransformationDarker and EdgierAdaptational HeroismAllegorical Character"Groundhog Day" LoopSchmuck Baitand 62 more

TV Tropes lists 74 tropes for it, including The Worm That Walks, Jerk with a Heart of Gold, and Romantic False Lead.