The Terror - 1840s icy horror anthology - Mondays on AMC

RatskyWatsky · Mar 19, 2018

Based on the bestselling 2007 novel by Dan Simmons, AMC's 'The Terror' will premiere on Monday, March 26 at 9/8c with a 2 hour premiere.

This season's story (consisting of 10 episodes) will be self contained and, if renewed, the second season would focus on an entirely different story and set of characters.

Inspired by a true story, 'The Terror' centers on the British Royal Navy's perilous voyage into unchartered territory as the crew attempts to discover the Northwest Passage. Faced with treacherous conditions, limited resources, dwindling hope and fear of the unknown, the crew is pushed to the brink of extinction. Frozen, isolated and stuck at the end of the earth, 'The Terror' highlights all that can go wrong when a group of men, desperate to survive, struggle not only with the elements, but with each other.

Cast

Captain of the HMS Terror and second in command of the expedition, Francis Crozier is a peerless sailor who has reached his glass ceiling in Her Majesty's Royal Navy.

The most junior of the expedition's four doctors, Henry Goodsir is a gentle, moral soul who is of the first to realize something supernatural is at play.

A member of the region's Netsilik people, "Lady Silence" is a young woman at risk of being overwhelmed by the destabilizing presence of two ships full of Europeans upsetting the delicate balance of her homeland.

Captain of HMS Erebus and commander of the expedition, Sir John Franklin is an experienced leader with a blemished record in the Royal Navy.

James Fitzjames is a rising star in the British Royal Navy and has secured John Franklin's confidence in spite of his never having sailed in the polar regions before.

Caulker's Mate on Terror, Cornelius Hickey is a young petty officer whose rank on the ships should keep him invisible to the officers. But Hickey is not quite what he seems.

Videos

Official Teaser
Season Premiere Official Trailer
'A Look at Season 1' Behind the Scenes
'Meet the Characters' Behind the Scenes
'Producer Ridley Scott on Truth Wrestling with Fiction' Behind the Scenes

Reviews

TV Guide said:
This grueling but rewarding 10-part series from Ridley Scott's company is like a Masterpiece version of a classic horror movie: literate and philosophical, yet shocking but terrifically scary.

The Hollywood Reporter said:
There's an impressive confidence to the storytelling that will grab viewers with a taste for sophisticated horror. All-round terrific acting is a huge part of it, notably from Harris in his best role since Mad Men.

SlashFilm said:
The Terror tells a complete tale, and what an engrossing tale it is.

In an era when horror-based television is becoming more and more prevalent, The Terror stands out. It is a triumph of mood and setting, full of scenes that chill the blood and quicken the pulse. We know going into The Terror that the cast of characters are doomed, but this foreknowledge doesn't lessen how downright creepy the story ends up being.

Promo Photos

L+SD Ratings

Episodes 1&2 - 1.4 million viewers and a 0.4 A18-49
Episode 3 - 1.1 million viewers and a 0.3 A18-49
Episode 4 - 1.2 million viewers and a 0.3 A18-49
Episode 5 - 905K viewers and a 0.2 A18-49
Episode 6 - 923K viewers and a 0.3 A18-49
Episode 7 - 968K viewers and a 0.2 A18-49
Episode 8 - 857K viewers and a 0.2 A18-49
Episode 9 - 777K viewers and a 0.2 A18-49
Episode 10 - 791K viewers and a 0.2 A18-49

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Razgriz-Specter · Mar 19, 2018

This looks like it was made for me, im in.

Quikies83 · Mar 19, 2018

Very cool ;)

Enjoyed the book up until the last few chapters. I'll definitely check this out.

Dennis8K · Mar 19, 2018

The Terror is 10 years old?!

Damn, time flies.

The Electric Wizard · Mar 19, 2018

Hyped for this. I'm so in

luca · Mar 19, 2018

Oh, this is soon, I actually forgot about it for a moment. I'll definitely be there for the pilot!

gdt · Mar 19, 2018

Shit this is looking good.

RatskyWatsky · Mar 19, 2018

Pachimari said:
Oh, this is soon, I actually forgot about it for a moment. I'll definitely be there for the pilot!

It's two hours and you should definitely watch both episodes back to back!

luca · Mar 19, 2018

RatskyWatsky said:
It's two hours and you should definitely watch both episodes back to back!

Yeah, I remember you or someone else from the tv thread telling me it'll be two hours, I'm there for both hours. And if it peeks my interest I'll stay on for sure.

kevin1025 · Mar 19, 2018

It feels like it's been a long time coming, so close now! Really looking forward to the premiere.

More_Badass · Mar 19, 2018

Given that this is supposed to be an anthology series, I wonder if future seasons will adapt other Simmons' stories like Carrion Comfort

Mahonay · Mar 19, 2018

This looks like an amazing period piece that tries something different. Really great cast. I'll be watching this one for sure.

Cornballer · Mar 19, 2018

The cast is awesome.

LakeEarth · Mar 19, 2018

I didn't know anything about this. Very very interested.

lazybones18 · Mar 19, 2018

Guess I'll give this a look

Squid Lord · Mar 19, 2018

I remember reading the novel 7 or so years ago and though I can't recall the details of the story so well anymore, I can still remember how beautifully written it was by Dan Simmons. Can't wait to see the show.

Volimar · Mar 19, 2018

Loving this resurgence of anthology series. Draws some big names to the project who don't want to get bogged down in multiple seasons and we reap the talent rewards.

Deleted member 20202 · Mar 19, 2018

Quikies83 said:
Very cool ;)

Enjoyed the book up until the last few chapters. I'll definitely check this out.

What was up with the last few chapters? I thought this was a thoroughly entertaining book from start to end? Well researched, well written and scary. One of Simmons best.

berzeli · Mar 19, 2018

Yes! I've been waiting for this for ages. Hornblower x horror is strikingly up my alley.

RatskyWatsky · Mar 19, 2018

berzeli said:
Yes! I've been waiting for this for ages. Hornblower x horror is strikingly up my alley.

There is a gay also, don't forget!

TheIlliterati · Mar 19, 2018

Who's the writers and showrunners behind this? I loved the book so I'm in for season one, just wondering if they have he chops for a another original season.

RatskyWatsky · Mar 19, 2018

Dave Kajganich and Soo Hugh are the co-showrunners.

hydruxo · Mar 19, 2018

Huh, didn't know this was going to be an anthology series. Definitely will check out the premiere.

Vic Damone Jr. · Mar 19, 2018

I've had the book since 2007 and haven't even made it a few pages yet.

Gabora · Mar 19, 2018

I should reread the book to get ready for this.

Funky Papa · Mar 19, 2018

One of the best horror books I've read in years. I just don't know how they are going to convey the utter desperation and dread of the crew in just one season. I feel it should be two, but I'll take it anyway.

rocketpunch · Mar 19, 2018

Looks great but isn't Dan Simmons a nut?

Funky Papa · Mar 19, 2018

rocketpunch said:
Looks great but isn't Dan Simmons a nut?

IDK, does it matter?

Brerlappin · Mar 19, 2018

AWWW YEAAAAAH!!! I have straight up been waiting for this since it was announced in 2016. The Terror is probably my favorite book of all time, it got me obsessed with Arctic exploration and the story of the Erebus and Terror. I so, so hope this turns out good.

RatskyWatsky · Mar 19, 2018

The story is told in a much more straightforward manner than in the book btw.

HStallion · Mar 19, 2018

rocketpunch said:
Looks great but isn't Dan Simmons a nut?

He is but its also an excellent horror novel and Carrion Comfort may be one of the greatest horror novels ever written.

hendersonhank · Mar 19, 2018

Wow, awesome reviews.

This was the first Dan Simmons book I read and it was fantastic. I went on to read a bunch of his others and they all ranged from suck to blah.

IronRinn · Mar 19, 2018

Looking forward to this. Really hope it's good.

Deleted member 13328 · Mar 19, 2018

Really great cast and the trailers look great. I'll be there for the premier even though I found the book to be kind of meh.

Gonzalez · Mar 19, 2018

The monkey is the Terror.

TangoAlphaLima · Mar 19, 2018

Hadn't heard about this show. I'm definitely in based on the premise.

KodaRuss · Mar 19, 2018

Damnit saw the thread and figured it started today... Well another week.

I have not read this book but I recently read the book The North Water by Ian McGuire and I found it thrilling. Looks very similar however much later in time period (like 1900).

Dodongo · Mar 19, 2018

This looks really good

misho8723 · Mar 19, 2018

The real story behind this is for me for yearn already really interesting and so far the show looks great..didn't read the book but looking forward to watching the show

Fancy Clown · Mar 19, 2018

Just read the book a little while ago, very excited for this. Arctic survival + claustrophobic ship thriller + horror ticks all the boxes for me.

KodaRuss said:
Damnit saw the thread and figured it started today... Well another week.

I have not read this book but I recently read the book The North Water by Ian McGuire and I found it thrilling. Looks very similar however much later in time period (like 1900).

The North Water is also really excellent. If you dug it you should definitely read The Terror (and people that like Terror should read North Water).

Kaizer · Mar 19, 2018

Been seeing the trailers & commercials for this since last December, always wondered what it was about. Definitely gonna check out the premiere.

THEVOID · Mar 19, 2018

Loved the book. I'm so in.

xrnzaaas · Mar 20, 2018

Looks awesome, I'll definitely watch the pilot.

Funky Papa · Mar 20, 2018

I'm really intrigued about

the creature design.

I hope they take a turn to the weird and disturbing. Less

polar bear-like and more Lovecraftian/fucked up

would be great. Something not unlike this.

Edit: I still don't understand how they are going to reach to the utterly macabre and depraved parts near the end of the book with just a ten episode season, to be quite honest. I'll take what I have, but I wish this were a two season series. It just makes sense to have the first one covering the better half of the voyage and the early tribulations of the crew and the second one going knee deep into frozen shit creek territory.

Truant · Mar 20, 2018

This looks cool and all, but what about that big budget HBO quality Hyperion show?

KodaRuss · Mar 20, 2018

Fancy Clown said:
Just read the book a little while ago, very excited for this. Arctic survival + claustrophobic ship thriller + horror ticks all the boxes for me.

The North Water is also really excellent. If you dug it you should definitely read The Terror (and people that like Terror should read North Water).

Thanks Ill add it to my list. I am buried in an audiobook and a regular book right now. Cant wait for this show to start.

Sloane · Mar 20, 2018

Looks good, always wanted to read the novel but somehow never managed to.

RatskyWatsky · Mar 21, 2018

More reviews:

JoBlo said:
The Terror is a top notch drama that also works as one of the scariest series in recent televison history. While not full of jump scares, The Terror works as a manipulation of the viewer's expectations while also a look at what the average person will do when put into a survival situation. You can do your own research online about the lost Franklin expedition which in and of itself is a bit of a scary story. What AMC achieves with this take on the tale is great television and great entertainment.

Den of Geek said:
Because it camouflages as a historical drama, The Terror won't be for everyone. AMC might not quite get The Walking Dead audience to cross over to The Terror, which may turn out to be a niche delight for lovers of the Gothic, but those who do tune in will more than likely find something to love about this horror show. Just sit back and let these characters break the ice.

HStallion · Mar 21, 2018

AMC has been pumping out a lot of crap these last few years but this is looking better and better. Can't wait till next week.

RatskyWatsky · Mar 21, 2018

HStallion said:
AMC has been pumping out a lot of crap these last few years

Such as?

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