The horror genre continues to be a major attraction for audiences in theaters and streaming. Most horror discussion, however, is usually limited to films, as there are far fewer TV shows in the genre that manage to stand out. While the 2000s were somewhat barren when it came to horror on the small screen, that changed in the 2010s. American horror story has been strengthening since 2011, for example, and Channel Zero ran for four seasons starting in 2016. Undead universe also remains popular.
The rise of horror on TV really took off, however, with the rise of streaming and, specifically, the rise of Mike Flanagan. Flanagan brought programs like The Haunting of Hill House, The Haunting of Bly Manorand Midnight Massamong others for life. Streaming Lets Filmmakers Push the Boundaries of TV Horroras seen recently with Cup of tea in Pavão. There is another horror show, however, that has flown under the radar and delivered some genuine scares.
From finds renewed success in streaming
The horror show is a hit with viewers after the premiere of the third season
Of has become a huge streaming hit as new Season 3 episodes are released. First airing in 2022 and created by John Griffin, The MGM+ horror show follows the residents of a US town who are unable to leave as they defend themselves from the sinister threats of the forest that surrounds them.. Harold Perrineau leads the show’s cast, Boyd Stevens, with Catalina Sandino Moreno, Eion Bailey, David Alpay and Elizabeth Saunders also starring. Of The third season premiered in September, receiving positive reviews and contributing to the show’s 96% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Like new episodes of Of 3rd season continues to be released, new data from Reelgood reveals that Of is ranked as the eighth most popular show streaming in the US for the week of October 24-30. The show outperforms other titles like Matlock and Rivalsbut falls short of other TV shows like Lincoln’s lawyer, Lioness, High potentialand, firstly, Only murders in the building. Check out the full list of the top 10 TV shows below:
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Reelgood’s Top 10 Streaming TV Shows (October 24-30) |
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Only murders in the building |
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2 |
Agatha all the time |
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3 |
The penguin |
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Disclaimer |
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High potential |
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Lioness |
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Lincoln’s lawyer |
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Of |
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Matlock |
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Rivals |
What Streaming’s Popularity Means for Season 4’s Odds
Will the MGM+ show be renewed?
Season 3 may be propelling the show to streaming success on the Reelgood charts, but Of season 4 has not yet been greenlit. While some extremely popular shows are renewed before the seasons finish airing (or before they even premiere), the MGM+ show has so far been renewed after each season has been fully released. As there are still three episodes left in the third season, the announcement of the fourth season could still take more than a month.
Strong streaming performance accompanies Of Season 3’s 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, and reviews praise the show for its scares, unpredictable storytelling, and performances. It is not clear whether Of Season 3 will end on a cliffhanger or not, but things are looking promising for the series’ future.
Source: Reelgood