Devil in Ohio
Devil in Ohio

Devil in Ohio

2022TV ShowEnded1 SeasonEnglish

Determined to protect a young patient who escaped a mysterious cult, a psychiatrist takes the girl in, putting her own family — and life — in danger.

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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes46%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users77%
Director: John FawcettGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller, Drama

Plot Summary

A psychiatrist takes in a terrified young cult escapee who claims her disturbing past is catching up with her. As she tries to unravel the mystery of the girl's crimes and the cult's secrets, her own life and family begin to unravel as well. The series explores themes of trauma, faith, and the dark underbelly of rural communities.

Critical Reception

Devil in Ohio received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its suspenseful atmosphere and Deschanel's performance, while others found the plot predictable and overly reliant on horror tropes. Audience reception was similarly divided, with many enjoying the unsettling tone and mystery, but some criticizing its pacing and perceived lack of originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful and unsettling atmosphere.
  • Emily Deschanel's performance as the conflicted psychiatrist was a standout.
  • Criticized for relying too heavily on predictable horror clichés and a convoluted plot.

Google audience: Google users found the series to be a generally engaging watch, appreciating the dark and mysterious storyline. However, some viewers felt that the plot became too convoluted in later episodes, and a few expressed disappointment with the resolution.

Fun Fact

The series is based on the terrifying true story of a young woman who escaped from a satanic cult in rural Ohio.

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A strong cast can't save this superficially interesting series. There's nothing I have not seen before by way of cult thriller/mystery/horror mash up's in Devil in Ohio. Its predictable but might still have been moderately watchable, we...