Netflix is currently streaming a spine-chilling horror series that has left fans terrified to keep watching. The 2021 limited series, Midnight Mass, boasts an impressive 87% score on Rotten Tomatoes and is perfect for a midweek binge-watch with its seven episodes.
A Haunting Storyline That Captivates
Midnight Mass follows Riley Flynn, played by Zach Gilford, a young man who returns to his small community after serving years in prison for killing a woman in a driving accident. He arrives just as a mysterious charismatic priest, Father Paul portrayed by Hamish Linklater, is reviving the town's shaky faith. However, the town soon starts experiencing strange supernatural events that leave viewers shaking.
The Creative Mind Behind the Terror
The limited series was created by horror legend Mike Flanagan, known for The Haunting of Hill House and Doctor Sleep. Fans of The Haunting of Hill House will be thrilled to learn that Flanagan's wife and collaborator, Kate Siegel, stars in Midnight Mass as Erin Greene, Riley's childhood sweetheart.
The acting ensemble earned overwhelming praise when the series premiered, but it was its unsettling storyline that really left a mark. Rotten Tomatoes critics raved in their consensus: "An ambitious meditation on grief and faith that is as gorgeous as it is unsettling, Midnight Mass's slow boil is a triumph of terror that will leave viewers shaking - and thinking - long after the credits roll."
Fan Reactions: From Sobbing to Scared
Fans on Reddit claimed "Midnight Mass is Netflix's best horror". One Redditor added: "I know I am going to get tons of hate for this but hear me out. From the starting to the end, there are hardly any flaws in it. The soundtrack, jump scares, character development are up to the mark. And the ending, it's one of the most beautiful (and hurtful) at the same time. I cried."
While the reviewer expected to spark a debate, others were mostly in agreement. One fan replied: "Honestly yeah, Midnight Mass feels like horror that lingers instead of just surprising you. Definitely one of the better ones on Netflix."
TikTok users were on the same page, with an eager viewer sharing: "I sobbed at the last episode. Like fully sobbing, snotting, emotional wreck." And a second admitted: "I'm on Ep 4 and I'm scared to continue watching."
Streaming Availability and Deals
Midnight Mass is streaming now on Netflix. Sky is offering a free Netflix subscription with its new Sky Stream TV bundles, including the £15 Essential TV plan. This lets members watch live and on-demand TV content without a satellite dish or aerial and includes hit shows like Stranger Things and The Last of Us.
The series continues to terrify and captivate audiences, proving why it's hailed as one of Netflix's very best horror offerings. With its deep exploration of themes like grief and faith, combined with supernatural terror, Midnight Mass remains a standout in the streaming platform's catalog.
