Netflix's 'something's coming' channels 'carrie' & 'rosemary's baby'
Forget the usual post-holiday slump; Netflix is dropping a psychological horror miniseries poised to dominate your viewing hours. Something’s Coming, already topping charts and eclipsing even the recent surge of One Piece, arrives with the pedigree of the Duffer Brothers (Stranger Things) and a stellar 86% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. But is it more than just hype?
A wedding, secrets, and growing dread
The series centers on Rachel (Camila Morrone) and Nicky (Adam DiMarco) in the week leading up to their wedding, as they settle into the secluded home of Nicky's family. What begins as a celebration quickly unravels, morphing into an unsettling experience layered with tension, buried secrets, and a palpable sense of looming threat. The premise alone is enough to pique interest, but the promise of something deeper is what separates it from the typical wedding-gone-wrong narrative.
Haley Z. Boston, the series’ creator, has explicitly drawn comparisons to classic horror touchstones, promising a blend of tones reminiscent of Carrie and Rosemary's Baby. This isn't just a casual nod; critics are suggesting Something’s Coming aims to dissect marriage with the same visceral impact Carrie had on feminine identity and Rosemary's Baby delivered on the anxieties of motherhood. A bold claim, certainly, but the early buzz suggests Boston might just pull it off.
The platform's investment in psychological horror continues to pay off, building on the success of Mike Flanagan's acclaimed series like The Haunting of Hill House and Midnight Mass. Something’s Coming adds another compelling title to Netflix’s increasingly impressive slate, showcasing the talent of young screenwriter Haley Z. Boston, who previously contributed to Guillermo del Toro’s The Cabinet of Curiosities. While the streaming giant also has The Boroughs: Rebel Retirement (debuting May 21st) and Stranger Things: The Story of 85 (April 23rd) on the horizon, Something's Coming is the immediate priority for genre aficionados.
The show’s popularity, evidenced by its rapid ascent to the top of Netflix’s charts, speaks volumes about the current appetite for intelligent, unsettling storytelling. It’s a strategic release, capitalizing on the lingering chill of winter and the burgeoning craving for a genuinely frightening escape. Netflix continues to prove its dominance in the genre, and Something's Coming appears to be their latest, and most compelling, offering.