A horror series described as 'genuinely scary' is currently streaming on Netflix, captivating fans of the zombie genre. Black Summer, which first premiered in 2019 and ran for two seasons, consists of 16 episodes. The show follows a group of strangers who band together for survival during a zombie apocalypse, focusing on Rose, a mother separated from her daughter.
Created by Karl Schaefer and John Hyams, Black Summer is a spin-off of the Syfy series Z Nation, which aired from 2014 to 2018. The show features an entirely new cast led by Jaime King as Rose, alongside Zoe Marlett as her daughter Anna. Despite its experienced production team, the series received mixed reviews upon release.
Some viewers were instantly won over, with one IMDb user calling it 'genuinely scary and disconcerting' and praising its dark tone. Another fan wrote, 'I had average expectations but was gripped from start to end. Cleverly shot with a real time feel, the characters are fascinating.' However, not all feedback was positive. On Rotten Tomatoes, one critic said the show 'managed to be boring,' while another slammed it as 'a slow and boring mess.'
Black Summer holds an 85% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, but a lower 62% audience rating. Those interested can stream the series now on Netflix.
