The Terror 2018
What is The Terror?
The Terror is a supernatural horror anthology television series that premiered on AMC in 2018. Each season draws inspiration from real historical events, exploring stories of individuals facing terrifying circumstances.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2018
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 20
- Runtime
- 44 minutes
- First aired
- Mar 26, 2018
- Last aired
- Oct 14, 2019
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- AMC
- Genres
- Mystery, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 20 episodes and an average 44-minute runtime.
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Overview
The Terror is a supernatural horror anthology television series that premiered on AMC in 2018. Each season draws inspiration from real historical events, exploring stories of individuals facing terrifying circumstances. The first season, which debuted on March 25, 2018, was made available globally on Amazon Prime Video beginning March 26, 2018, in regions outside the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and certain Middle Eastern countries. The series features a cast including Jared Harris, Derek Mio, Tobias Menzies, and Kiki Sukezane. It was developed by creators David Kajganich, Max Borenstein, Alexander Woo, and Victor LaValle. The show combines historical elements with horror to depict humanity's deepest fears and hidden tragedies. It is distributed through streaming platforms such as Netflix and Disney+, reaching audiences worldwide. The series is recognized for its chilling narrative style and historical inspiration.
Should you watch it?
“An anthology series exploring terrifying situations inspired by infamous and mysterious historical tragedies.”
- compelling historical inspiration
- intense atmosphere
- contains mature themes
Watch it if you enjoy dark, atmospheric horror series rooted in historical events.
The series is rated for mature audiences due to its intense and dark content.
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Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Go for Broke Mytharc Mar 26, 2018
- E2 Gore Core Mar 26, 2018
- E3 The Ladder Core Apr 2, 2018
- E4 Punished, as a Boy Core Apr 9, 2018
- E5 First Shot a Winner, Lads Core Apr 16, 2018
- E6 A Mercy Core Apr 23, 2018
- E7 Horrible from Supper Core Apr 30, 2018
- E8 Terror Camp Clear Core May 7, 2018
- E9 The C, the C, the Open C Mytharc May 14, 2018
- E10 We Are Gone Mytharc May 21, 2018
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 A Sparrow in a Swallow's Nest Mytharc Aug 12, 2019
- E2 All the Demons Are Still in Hell Core Aug 19, 2019
- E3 Gaman Core Aug 26, 2019
- E4 The Weak Are Meat Core Sep 2, 2019
- E5 Shatter Like a Pearl Core Sep 9, 2019
- E6 Taizo Core Sep 16, 2019
- E7 My Perfect World Core Sep 23, 2019
- E8 My Sweet Boy Core Sep 30, 2019
- E9 Come and Get Me Mytharc Oct 7, 2019
- E10 Into the Afterlife Mytharc Oct 14, 2019
Frequently asked questions
What is the format of the series?
The Terror is an anthology series where each season features a different story.
Is the show based on true events?
The series is inspired by infamous or mysterious real-life historical tragedies.
Who created the series?
The show was created by David Kajganich, Max Borenstein, Alexander Woo, and Victor LaValle.
How many seasons are there?
The series consists of two seasons.
Where can the series be watched?
The show is available to stream on platforms including Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+.