Name: The Terror
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Released: 2018-03-26
Rating: 7.3

Arctic cannibals, Japanese-American ghosts, and a virus that eats your face. History class was NEVER this metal.

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Historical dreadSlow-burn nightmareBody horror

Latest Episode

6.145 min

Season 2 • Episode 10

Latest

Into the Afterlife

Oct 14, 2019

Henry and Asako look to the past to provide answers to their current turmoil; Chester and Luz grapple with their identities in hopes of saving those who are dearest to them; Amy and Yamato-san struggle to once again assimilate into American life.

Overview

Drama Mystery Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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

Content warning

expedition shaman anthology horror anthology japanese american internment internment camp deadly disease

Colonial hubrisSurvival vs. humanityGenerational traumaThe monstrous within

Standout Aspects

Production

The HMS Terror set built in a freezer. Method.

Acting

Jared Harris staring into void = acting masterclass.

Writing

Season 2's internment camp horror is devastatingly precise.

Best for:Solo·Streaming·Binge

Heads up:Gore·Disturbing

Creator

David Kajganich

First AiredMar 26, 2018

StatusOngoing

Vibe

Paceslow

Intensityhigh

Tonedark

Feelheavy

Seasons3·Episodes21

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

The real HMS Terror was found in 2016, perfectly preserved underwater. The show premiered two years later.

Cultural

Season 2's Japanese-American internment story was developed with survivors' families — the horror is documented history, not invention.

The Terror: 'This Place Wants Us Dead' Season Premiere Official Trailer

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The Terror (2018)