Them
Them

Them

2024TV ShowEnded3 SeasonsEnglish

A limited anthology series that explores terror in America.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users75%
Director: Little Marvin (Creator)Genres: Horror, Thriller, Drama

Plot Summary

The second season, subtitled 'The Book of Hosea', shifts focus to Los Angeles in 1991. A charismatic homicide detective, LAPD's own Crenshaw, is assigned a gruesome new case that threatens to unravel his seemingly perfect life. As the investigation deepens, he finds himself confronting a menacing evil that tests his faith, his family, and his sanity.

Critical Reception

The second season of 'Them' has garnered mixed to positive reviews, with particular praise for its performances, especially Deborah Ayorinde's powerful portrayal. Critics have noted its intense atmosphere and exploration of psychological horror and societal issues, though some have found the narrative pacing and thematic coherence to be less consistent than the first season.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its strong lead performances and chilling atmosphere.
  • Explores complex themes of faith, trauma, and systemic injustice.
  • Some critics found the plot less cohesive and more convoluted than its predecessor.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciate the show's dark tone and the compelling performances from the cast, particularly Deborah Ayorinde. The series is often cited for its ability to create suspense and deliver effective scares. Some viewers, however, have expressed mixed feelings regarding the story's complexity and execution.

Fun Fact

The series title 'Them' is intended to be intentionally ambiguous, referring to both supernatural entities and the societal 'them' that persecutes the characters.

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Sejian

Sejian

There's no horror like the horror we're capable of inflicting upon each other in the name of God and bigotry. The worst thing about this series is knowing this level of sickening and violent racism still exists today. I'm almost at th...