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Midnight Mass

2021Show1 season7 episodesTV-MA

DramaMystery
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic757.8Rotten Tomatoes87%79%

A nerve-racking, deeply unsettling mystery series about faith and meaning and family, with standout direction and performances.

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

Skip it if you want fast pacing · you want to half-watch while scrolling · you scare easily

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Episodes

1 season · 7 episodes · best: S1E5 "Book V: Gospel" 8.6

Episodes

8.1

Story

Be not afraid.

The arrival of a charismatic young priest brings glorious miracles, ominous mysteries and renewed religious fervor to a dying town desperate to believe.

Feels like

  • Gothic Family Drama
  • Non-Linear Mystery Horror
  • Theological Ambiguity
  • Generational Trauma
  • Supernatural Realism
  • Character-Driven Suspense
  • Haunting Atmosphere
  • Religious Allegory
  • Psychological Dread
  • Emotional Catharsis

Cast

24 of 36 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Mike Flanagan
Written by
Jamie Flanagan, Dani Parker, Mike Flanagan
Produced by
Kathy Gilroy
Music by
Taylor Stewart, Andrew Grush

Everyone

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Facts

September 24, 2021 · September 24, 2021 · Ended

First aired
September 24, 2021
Last aired
September 24, 2021
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 7 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language, Suicide Themes
Genres
Mystery, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Arc Words, Never Trust a Trailer, Luke, I Am Your Father +9

  • Arc Words
  • Never Trust a Trailer
  • Luke, I Am Your Father
  • Face Death with Dignity
  • Oh, Crap!
  • My God, What Have I Done?
  • Logical Weakness
  • Actor Allusion
  • Villainous BSoD
  • Tragic Monster
  • You Are Not Alone
  • Wham Episode

12 of 135 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Midnight Mass?"

Questions about Midnight Mass

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Midnight Mass?

Netflix

In the United States, Midnight Mass streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Midnight Mass worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 75).

Can I half-watch Midnight Mass?

Easy watchDemanding

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

Will Midnight Mass scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

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

What tropes does Midnight Mass use?

Arc WordsNever Trust a TrailerLuke, I Am Your FatherFace Death with DignityOh, Crap!My God, What Have I Done?Logical WeaknessActor AllusionVillainous BSoDTragic MonsterYou Are Not AloneWham Episodeand 123 more

TV Tropes lists 135 tropes for it, including Arc Words, Never Trust a Trailer, and Luke, I Am Your Father.