Netflix's eight-part supernatural series Marianne has achieved a perfect 100% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes, with horror author Stephen King among its admirers. The French-language show, which premiered in 2019, follows author Emma Larsimon as she returns to her hometown to confront a demonic entity from her books.
King described the series as 'disgusting' yet effective, writing on social media: 'If you're one of those sickos - like me - who enjoys being scared, MARIANNE (Netflix) will do the job. There are glints of humour that give it a STRANGER THINGS vibe.' He added that it also has a 'Stephen King vibe'.
The plot centres on Emma Larsimon, played by Victoire du Bois, who learns from a childhood friend that events from her horror novels are manifesting in reality. Returning to Elden, she uncovers a gory chain of events involving a malevolent spirit named Marianne, who demands she continue writing.
Fans have compared the series to Mike Flanagan's The Haunting of Hill House, Stephen King's IT, The Conjuring and Sinister. One viewer called it 'the highest praise' to rank it alongside Flanagan's work, while another lamented its cancellation after one season, despite an adequate conclusion to most story arcs.
Despite the show's critical acclaim, Netflix has not renewed Marianne for a second season. However, the existing episodes remain available to stream, offering a self-contained narrative that has captivated horror enthusiasts.
