Fans of Netflix's Below are turning to The Terror, a 2018 supernatural horror drama loosely based on real events, which holds a 94% Rotten Tomatoes score, ahead of Below's 87%.
The period drama, available to stream on NOW, follows a fictionalised account of Captain Sir John Franklin's lost Royal Navy expedition of 1845, based on Dan Simmons' 2007 novel of the same name, as reported by the Mirror.
Plot and Setting
Set in the remote town of Snook's Arm, Below follows a fisherman and father trying to protect his children and neighbours from a mysterious sea creature. With just six episodes, the series has left viewers seeking another unsettling mystery.
In The Terror, the vessels leave England on a voyage to chart unexplored territories, only to become trapped in the frozen landscape. As those aboard struggle to stay alive, a mysterious entity begins taunting them.
Viewer Reception
The programme's synopsis states: "As things worsen and civilized behaviour disintegrates in favour of survival at any cost, the crew must simultaneously battle the elements, the supernatural, and eventually themselves."
The Terror has three seasons, each following a separate storyline. Although the other instalments have their admirers, the opening season is the closest match for viewers drawn to Below's blend of mystery and supernatural menace.
Fan Praise
One fan declared: "One of The Top Twenty Television Shows not only this decade: but indeed this Century so-far." Another wrote: "The show draws you in immediately. After only two episodes it's the only thing on right now, for me, that's a must-watch. The characters are well-written and multi-dimensional. The story is intriguing."
A third viewer described it as a "thrill ride," while another said: "I binge-watched Season One, couldn't stop. Amazing performances." One more fan summed up its lasting appeal: "One of those series which will have an impact on you for ever. A masterpiece!!!"
The Terror is available to stream NOW and Below is available to watch on Netflix.
