Scream: The TV Series
Scream: The TV Series

Scream: The TV Series

2019TV ShowCanceled4 SeasonsEnglish

What starts as a YouTube video going viral, soon leads to problems for the teenagers of Lakewood and serves as the catalyst for a murder that opens up a window to the town's troubled past. Everyone has secrets. Everyone tells lies. Everyone is fair game.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes59%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users71%
Director: Various DirectorsGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller, Comedy

Plot Summary

In the town of Lakewood, a series of brutal murders shakes the community, bringing back memories of a similar killing spree that haunted the town years prior. As the body count rises, a group of teenagers, including the town's budding documentarian, find themselves at the center of the violence. They must uncover the killer's identity and motives before they become the next victims, all while navigating the complexities of high school life and social media.

Critical Reception

Scream: The TV Series received a mixed to positive reception during its run. While initially met with skepticism due to its adaptation of a beloved film franchise, the series found its footing, particularly in its second and third seasons. Critics often praised its blend of slasher horror tropes with teen drama and meta-commentary, although some noted that it struggled to consistently capture the magic of its cinematic predecessors. Audience reception was generally favorable, with many appreciating its creative twists and self-aware humor.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its inventive twists and meta-commentary on horror tropes.
  • Appreciated for evolving and finding its voice in later seasons.
  • Criticized at times for pacing issues and character development.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the show's horror elements and suspense, with many finding the mystery compelling. Some viewers felt the show successfully paid homage to the original Scream films while carving out its own identity. However, a portion of the audience expressed disappointment with certain plot points and character arcs.

Fun Fact

The third season, titled 'Scream: Resurrection', served as a soft reboot for the series, featuring a new cast and storyline that was more directly inspired by the original film trilogy.

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GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

Well, it's not gory enough to be well done, and I'm three seasons into it and they are still kind of rehashing a lot of what was in the movies... so it didn't evolve at all, it's just kind of a badly done extended movie with no real anchori...
Otisons

Otisons

The main advantage of the series can be called that it is really interesting and unexpected. Despite to 'fairytale' story, after I watched the first season, I give eight.