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Slasher

2016 – 2019Show3 seasons24 episodesTV-MA

CrimeMystery
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic–5.7Rotten Tomatoes–63%

A nerve-racking, brutally violent mystery series about crime and mystery.

Good for friends night · party vibe · binge-friendly

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · graphic violence bothers you · you scare easily

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

Shows with

Episodes

3 seasons · 24 episodes · best: S4E2 "The Sins of the Father" 7.7

Episodes

7.0
7.2
6.9
7.6
7.3

Story

Everyone has a past. Hers will kill you.

Thirty years ago, in the sleepy community of Waterbury, a killer known as “The Executioner” murdered Sarah Bennett's parents. Now Sarah and her husband Dylan have returned to town, only to find herself the centerpiece in a series of horrifying murders centered around the seven deadly sins.

Feels like

  • Gore-Filled Slasher
  • Small-Town Horror Mystery
  • Visceral Practical Effects
  • Tense Psychological Thriller
  • Dark & Bleak Atmosphere
  • Serial Killer Procedural
  • High-Stakes Survival
  • Macabre Visuals
  • Fast-Paced Suspense
  • Cult Horror Appeal

Cast

24 of 81 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Adam MacDonald, Craig David Wallace, Felipe Rodriguez
Written by
Aaron Martin
Produced by
Jay Bennett
Music by
Shawn Pierce

Everyone

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

Facts

March 4, 2016 · May 23, 2019 · Ended

First aired
March 4, 2016
Last aired
May 23, 2019
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 24 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery, Sexual Content
Genres
Mystery, Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Canada
Available in
129 countries

Tropes

Hidden Depths, Black Dude Dies First, Surprisingly Realistic Outcome +9

  • Hidden Depths
  • Black Dude Dies First
  • Surprisingly Realistic Outcome
  • Surprisingly Realistic Outcome
  • Extremely Short Timespan
  • Someone to Remember Him By
  • World of Jerkass
  • Laser-Guided Karma
  • Laser-Guided Karma
  • Trashy True Crime
  • Loophole Abuse
  • Once More, with Clarity

12 of 215 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Slasher?"

Questions about Slasher

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Slasher?

NetflixPhiloAMC+HooplaShudder

In the United States, Slasher streams on Netflix, Philo, AMC+, and Shudder, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 128 other countries.

Is Slasher worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.7).

Which season of Slasher is best?

Season 4, with an IMDb average of 7.6. Season 3 is the weakest at 6.9. The highest-rated episode is The Sins of the Father (season 4, episode 2) at 7.7, and the lowest is Soon Your Own Eyes Will See (season 1, episode 8) at 6.4.

How long does it take to watch Slasher?

18 h

About 18 hours: 24 episodes in 3 seasons of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2016 to 2019.

Will Slasher scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 8 of 10).

Is Slasher plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: mystery (9 of 10) and intrigue (8 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does Slasher use?

Hidden DepthsBlack Dude Dies FirstSurprisingly Realistic OutcomeSurprisingly Realistic OutcomeExtremely Short TimespanSomeone to Remember Him ByWorld of JerkassLaser-Guided KarmaLaser-Guided KarmaTrashy True CrimeLoophole AbuseOnce More, with Clarityand 203 more

TV Tropes lists 215 tropes for it, including Hidden Depths, Black Dude Dies First, and Surprisingly Realistic Outcome.