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The Terror

2018 – 2019Show2 seasons20 episodesTV-14

DramaMystery
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic747.3Rotten Tomatoes87%77%

A relentlessly bleak, slow-burning mystery series about history and the mind, with standout world-building and direction.

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

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing · you scare easily

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

Shows with

Episodes

2 seasons · 20 episodes · best: S1E8 "Terror Camp Clear" 8.5

Episodes

8.2
6.8
6.4

Story

A chilling anthology series featuring stories of people in terrifying situations inspired by true historical events.

Feels like

  • Historical Horror Drama
  • Psychological Descent
  • Slow-Burn Dread
  • Victorian Era Authenticity
  • Existential Terror
  • Leadership Crisis
  • Atmospheric Isolation
  • Tragic Realism
  • Anthology Format

Cast

24 of 44 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Tim Mielants, Edward Berger, Sergio Mimica-Gezzan
Written by
Steven Hanna, David Kajganich, Alexander Woo
Produced by
Robyn-Alain Feldman

Everyone

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

Facts

March 26, 2018 · October 14, 2019 · Ended

First aired
March 26, 2018
Last aired
October 14, 2019
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 20 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Mystery, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
70 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Naïve Newcomer, Thanatos Gambit, Evil-Detecting Dog +9

  • Naïve Newcomer
  • Thanatos Gambit
  • Evil-Detecting Dog
  • Magic Versus Technology
  • Bookends
  • How We Got Here
  • Dies Differently in Adaptation
  • White Mage
  • Implied Love Interest
  • Day Hurts Dark-Adjusted Eyes
  • Covers Always Lie
  • Eat Me

12 of 161 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Terror?"

Questions about The Terror

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Terror?

PhiloAMC+The RokuYouTube TVAMCShudderSpectrum On DemandPlex

In the United States, The Terror streams on Philo, AMC+, YouTube TV, AMC, and Shudder, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Plex. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 27 other countries.

Is The Terror worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 74). Season 3 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 6.4 against 8.2 for the best season.

Which season of The Terror is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 8.2. Season 3 is the weakest at 6.4. The highest-rated episode is Terror Camp Clear (season 1, episode 8) at 8.5, and the lowest is My Sweet Boy (season 2, episode 8) at 6.5.

Is The Terror okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

How long does it take to watch The Terror?

15 h

About 15 hours: 20 episodes in 2 seasons of about 44 minutes each, aired from 2018 to 2019.

Will I feel good after watching The Terror?

BleakHopeful

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

Will The Terror scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

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