Netflix's 'something's coming' delivers psychological horror with a carrie edge
Forget the usual streaming fare; Netflix is serving up a potent dose of psychological horror with Something's Coming, a limited series already claiming the top spot on the platform—even eclipsing the surging popularity of One Piece. This isn't just another genre offering; it’s arriving with serious pedigree and a compelling promise for fans of unsettling narratives.
The duffer brothers' stamp of approval
The series, created by Haley Z. Boston (known for her work on Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities), follows Rachel (Camila Morrone) and Nicky (Adam DiMarco) as they prepare for their wedding and spend a week with Nicky’s family in a secluded home. What begins as a celebration swiftly unravels into a deeply unsettling experience riddled with escalating tension, buried secrets, and a pervasive sense of dread. The early buzz is deafening, driven not only by its current viewership figures but also by the backing of the Duffer Brothers, the minds behind Stranger Things. A robust 86% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes further solidifies its position as a must-watch.
A blend of cult classics
But here’s where it gets truly interesting. Boston has explicitly stated that Something’s Coming aims to capture the unsettling tone and aesthetic of both Carrie and Rosemary’s Baby—a bold claim, to be sure. Critics are echoing this sentiment, suggesting the series intends to dissect the institution of marriage with the same chilling precision that Carrie explored female identity and Rosemary’s Baby probed the anxieties of motherhood. Comparisons to those films aren’t just hype; they speak to the series’ ambition to deliver a deeply resonant and disturbing narrative about societal expectations and hidden darkness.
Beyond this current success, Netflix continues to aggressively build its horror catalog. Mike Flanagan’s work, including The Haunting of Hill House, The Haunting of Bly Manor, and Midnight Mass, has already cemented the platform as a destination for sophisticated scares. And with upcoming releases like The Boroughs: Rebel Retirement (debuting May 21st) and Stranger Things: The 85 Treatment (April 23rd), it’s clear Netflix isn’t slowing down its commitment to genre storytelling. The success of Something's Coming adds another compelling chapter to this expansion, proving that smart, unsettling horror still has a massive audience.
The series' early performance suggests a potent new force in streaming horror—one that isn't afraid to delve into the uncomfortable truths lurking beneath the surface of domestic bliss.