Lovecraft Country (2020)

Lovecraft Country follows Atticus Freeman as he, his friend Letitia, and his Uncle George set out on a road trip across 1950s Jim Crow America to find Atticus’s missing father. On the surface it’s a period horror-adventure — pulpy monsters, supernatural mysteries, and set-piece scares — but the show constantly pivots between outright terror and sharp social drama, forcing its characters to fight both otherworldly creatures and the brutal realities of racism. Watching it, you’ll get a tense, emotionally charged ride: cinematic, stylish period detail and occasional jump scares sit alongside character-driven scenes about family, identity, trauma, and resilience. Episodes range from gothic horror to magical-realism and psychological suspense, so expect mood shifts, startling visual moments, and scenes that linger emotionally long after the scares. The series blends spectacle with pointed social commentary, delivering both adrenaline and thought-provoking questions about power, history, and survival. Content-wise, be prepared for depictions of racial violence and disturbing horror elements. Overall, Lovecraft Country is a bold, genre-bending experience that’s as concerned with human stories as it is with monstrous ones.

Actors: Jonathan Majors, Jurnee Smollett, Courtney B. Vance

Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Horror

7.1 /10 7.1 /10