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The Fall of the House of Usher

2023Show1 season8 episodesTV-MA

DramaMystery
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Metacritic736.5Rotten Tomatoes91%81%

A nerve-racking, relentlessly bleak mystery series about family and the mind, with standout performances and direction.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want to half-watch while scrolling · graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Episodes

1 season · 8 episodes · best: S1E8 "The Raven" 8.6

Episodes

7.9

Story

She's coming for them all.

To secure their fortune — and future — two ruthless siblings build a family dynasty that begins to crumble when their heirs mysteriously die, one by one.

Feels like

  • Gothic Horror Drama
  • Generational Trauma
  • Non-Linear Narrative Puzzle
  • Wealth Decay & Class Critique
  • Psychological Dread
  • Ensemble Masterpiece Acting
  • Atmospheric & Ominous
  • Modern Edgar Allan Poe Adaptation
  • Dark Family Secrets
  • Visually Stunning Cinematography

Cast

24 of 69 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Mike Flanagan, Michael Fimognari
Produced by
Jamie Flanagan, Kathy Gilroy
Music by
Taylor Stewart, Andrew Grush

Everyone

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Facts

October 12, 2023 · October 12, 2023 · Ended

First aired
October 12, 2023
Last aired
October 12, 2023
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 8 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use, Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery, Sexual Content
Genres
Mystery, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Fall of the House of Usher?"

Questions about The Fall of the House of Usher

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Fall of the House of Usher?

Netflix

In the United States, The Fall of the House of Usher streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is The Fall of the House of Usher worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 73).

Will I feel good after watching The Fall of the House of Usher?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Can I half-watch The Fall of the House of Usher?

Easy watchDemanding

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