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.”

One of the best limited series ever "The Terror" (2018) is now on Netflix.

Sublime naval historical fiction based on very real events + survival horror with a touch of the supernatural. https://t.co/kkjcSDPHto

— The Fincher Analyst (@FincherAnalyst) August 25, 2024

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.”