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Helstrom

2020Show1 season10 episodesTV-MA

Action & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic406.1Rotten Tomatoes27%71%

A bleak, tense drama series about family and crime.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Episodes

1 season · 10 episodes · best: S1E6 "Leviathan" 7.2

Episodes

7.1

Story

Every family has its demons.

Daimon and Ana Helstrom are the son and daughter of a mysterious and powerful serial killer. The siblings have a complicated dynamic as they track down the terrorizing worst of humanity — each with their attitude and skills.

Feels like

  • Occult Crime Drama
  • Toxic Family Legacy
  • Dark Fantasy Horror
  • Supernatural Detective Story
  • Gothic Atmosphere
  • Psychological Trauma
  • Marvel's Underbelly
  • Short-Lived Cult Series

Cast

24 of 61 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jim O'Hanlon, Daina Reid, Kevin Tancharoen
Written by
Sheila Wilson, Mark Leitner, Paul Zbyszewski
Produced by
Blair Butler, Vail Romeyn, Devon Quinn
Music by
Saunder Jurriaans, Danny Bensi

Everyone

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Facts

October 16, 2020 · October 16, 2020 · Ended

First aired
October 16, 2020
Last aired
October 16, 2020
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 10 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
68 countries
Keywords
based on comic

Tropes

Nature Versus Nurture, Big Bad Ensemble, Black Boss Lady +9

  • Nature Versus Nurture
  • Big Bad Ensemble
  • Black Boss Lady
  • Black-and-Gray Morality
  • Darker and Edgier
  • Mark of the Beast
  • No Name Given
  • Brainwashed and Crazy
  • Retirony
  • Adaptational Modesty
  • Deadpan Snarker
  • Catapult Nightmare

12 of 54 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

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

Questions about Helstrom

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Helstrom?

Hulu

In the United States, Helstrom streams on Hulu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 67 other countries.

Is Helstrom worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 27%, and Metacritic 40). Audiences rate it higher (66 out of 100) than critics (34).

How long does it take to watch Helstrom?

8 h

About 8 hours: 10 episodes in 1 season of about 50 minutes each, aired from 2020 to 2020.

Will I feel good after watching Helstrom?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Will Helstrom scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).

What tropes does Helstrom use?

Nature Versus NurtureBig Bad EnsembleBlack Boss LadyBlack-and-Gray MoralityDarker and EdgierMark of the BeastNo Name GivenBrainwashed and CrazyRetironyAdaptational ModestyDeadpan SnarkerCatapult Nightmareand 42 more

TV Tropes lists 54 tropes for it, including Nature Versus Nurture, Big Bad Ensemble, and Black Boss Lady.