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Lore

2017·Show
12Episodes in2Seasons·TV-14
IMDb6.6Metacritic604.5Rotten Tomatoes69%46%
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Where to watch

PrimeAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsAmazon MX Player

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Lore fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Wonder5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Absurdist Humor3

World

Mystery, fantasy, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

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About

This anthology series brings to life Aaron Mahnke's titular podcast and uncovers the real-life events that spawn our darkest nightmares. Blending reenactments, animation, archive and narration, Lore reveals how our horror legends – such as vampires, werewolves and body snatchers – are rooted in truth.
Anthology SeriesHorror LegendsReal-Life EventsDark NightmaresFolkloreSupernaturalMystery and IntriguePsychological ThrillerUnsettling Atmosphere

Crew

Directed by:
Christoph Schrewe, Alice Troughton, Thomas J. Wright
Written by:
Glen Morgan, Ashley Miller, David Coggeshall
Produced by:
Isabel San Vargas
Composed by:
Dino Meneghin, Aaron Keane, Chad Lawson

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Lore

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Where can I stream Lore legally?

PrimeAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsAmazon MX Player

Lore is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Amazon MX Player. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Lore worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Lore rated?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How many seasons does Lore have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 12 episodes of about 40 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Lore?

Critics65
Audiences52

Not quite. Critics rate Lore higher (65) than audiences (52). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did Lore air?

It ran from 2017 to 2018 and has ended.

What language is Lore in?

EnglishPortugueseSpanish

It was made in English, with some Portuguese, Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Lore?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Lore in 133 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.