The Haunting of Hill House has been hailed as the best show on Netflix, according to critics and viewers alike. The horror miniseries has earned a 93% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and was ranked number one on Entertainment Weekly's list of Netflix's top 25 original shows, beating Stranger Things in eighth place and Squid Game in seventh.
Why Viewers Keep Coming Back
Many subscribers have professed to rewatching the show over and over. One viewer commented on Reddit: "I absolutely hate horror but had like 7 friends beg me to watch this, claiming the emotional intelligence of the story negated any downsides of my dislike of horror. I watched every episode in full daylight and even some through my fingers, but man were they right. Incredible series."
Another fan posted on Reddit's Netflix forum: "I almost forgot how hauntingly beautiful 'Haunting of Hill House' is... Considering it's Halloween month I was in the mood for [something] spooky. Such a beautiful show. Its haunting music, great actors. It's easily the best show Mike Flanagan has ever done. A true masterpiece. [...] Highly recommended. Give it a try if you haven't seen it yet."
What Is The Haunting of Hill House About?
According to Netflix's synopsis, the series is about "flashing between past and present, a fractured family confronts haunting memories of their old home and the terrifying events that drove them from it." The story follows five siblings who continue to be haunted by the ghosts of their childhood, with the narrative unfolding across two timelines — present day and flashbacks building towards a pivotal day in 1992.
The Crain family had hoped to finance their dream home by restoring and selling the property, but horrifying encounters force them to abandon the house. In the present day, a tragedy reunites them and unleashes fresh horrors.
Critical Acclaim and Cast
The ensemble cast playing the adult Crain siblings includes Michiel Huisman, Elizabeth Reaser, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Kate Siegel, and Victoria Pedretti. The series is a standalone 10-episode show, loosely adapted from the 1969 novel of the same name by Shirley Jackson.
Entertainment Weekly said: "Each episode of The Haunting of Hill House is filled with moving monologues, eerie atmosphere, layered performances, and impeccable visuals — and if you look closely, more ghosts lurk in the shadows than you'll notice at first glance."
Where to Stream
All 10 episodes of The Haunting of Hill House are available to stream on Netflix. Subscriptions start from £7.99 a month, and episodes vary in length from 42 to 71 minutes.
