Supernatural horror series based on true story is available to watch at home

People are calling it a 'masterpiece'

The opening scene is so creepy it has fans hooked with many unable to stop themselves from binging the entire series.

The show called ‘The Terror’ boasts an all-star cast of incredible character actors such as Ciaran Hinds, Jared Harris, Tobias Menzies and Adam Nagaitis.

It’s an anthology show, meaning that each season will feature a different cast and after the first series, fans are hailing it the ‘the best British TV cast of all time’.

The series based on a Dan Simmons novel of the same name, debuted in America a few years ago and has now been added to ITV’s streaming site.

The first season is a fictionalised version of a real-life arctic expedition from the 1800s and received outstanding reviews on its release.

IMDb gave it an average 7.9/10 while it received a rating of 87 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes.

On e 9/10 review on IMDb said: “The first season of The Terror is superb. I binge watched it over three nights and I regard it as essential viewing.”

While another described it as ‘bone chilling’ alongside a 10/10 rating.

Meanwhile, fans took to X to share their thoughts with one user calling it ‘gripping’.

Another X user said: “If you haven’t seen The Terror, do give it a watch. Incredible acting, amazing setting, some of the best spooky viewing you can get.”

A third said: “But seriously: The Terror. UK friends, please remember it’s currently on ITVX and yes, I will think less of you if you still don’t get round to watching it.”

Another said: “Loved it first time, loving it again now. Jared Harris being the captain we all need right now.”

On Reddit someone wrote: “I love horror TV, but this is so much more. I don't think most people realize how utterly enthralling a show about a few dozen rough, grungy looking men with bad dental hygiene, trapped in a bleak, colourless landscape for years can be.”

While another hailed it as a ‘masterpiece’ saying: “It is a masterpiece - up there with some of the best television ever made IMO. And I didn't even like the idea of the monster at first but in the end I understood its importance to the ultimate meaning of the story.”