Why Watch
"Experience relentless psychological dread as historical trauma meets sinister supernatural horror in this chilling, unapologetic anthology series."
Tone: Psychological Horror, Chilling, Historical Noir
AI Critic Analysis
Series Deep Dive:
Created by Little Marvin, Them transforms historical trauma into terrifying supernatural suspense. Across two standalone anthology chapters on Prime Video, the series blends suburban dread and Los Angeles police procedurals with unyielding psychological horror. Featuring striking performances from Deborah Ayorinde and Pam Grier, Them delivers an intense, unflinching confrontation with American terror, establishing a closed-ended narrative designed to shake genre fans to their very core.
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Season: 2
| Watched? | # | Air Date | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 | Apr 25, 2024 | Are You Scared? | |
| E2 | Apr 25, 2024 | The Devil Himself Visited This Place | |
| E3 | Apr 25, 2024 | The Man With the Red Hair | |
| E4 | Apr 25, 2024 | Happy Birthday, Sweet Boy | |
| E5 | Apr 25, 2024 | Luke 8:17 | |
| E6 | Apr 25, 2024 | Would You Like to Play a Game? | |
| E7 | Apr 25, 2024 | One of Us Is Gonna Die Tonight | |
| E8 | Apr 25, 2024 | The Box |
Series Legacy & Historical Archive
Franchise Status: Concluded Historical Archive
Them remains a definitive pillar of television, having concluded its influential run on Prime Video. Creator Little Marvin crafted a polarizing, visceral exploration of American racial terror across distinct historical eras, beginning with Covenant and evolving into The Scare.
Anchored by electrifying performances from Deborah Ayorinde, the anthology pushed psychological horror into raw, uncomfortable territories. Its unflinching examination of systemic malice, generational trauma, and supernatural dread permanently expanded the parameters of prestige genre storytelling.
Anchored by electrifying performances from Deborah Ayorinde, the anthology pushed psychological horror into raw, uncomfortable territories. Its unflinching examination of systemic malice, generational trauma, and supernatural dread permanently expanded the parameters of prestige genre storytelling.
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Technical Details
- Network: Prime Video
- Seasons: 2
- Years: 2021 - 2024
- Genre: Drama, Horror, Thriller
- Rating: TV-MA
Frequently Asked Questions
Them concluded its run with the premiere of its second installment, Them: The Scare, on April 25, 2024. Amazon initially ordered two seasons of the horror anthology series in 2018, fulfilling its original two-season commitment upon the release of the second chapter.
A total of two seasons and 18 episodes were produced. The first season, Them: Covenant, premiered in 2021 with 10 episodes, followed by the second season, Them: The Scare, in 2024 with 8 episodes.
There are currently no confirmed plans or official renewal announcements for a third season from Prime Video. While creator Little Marvin has expressed interest in exploring further historical horror narratives if given the opportunity, the original two-season deal has concluded.
There are no official cinematic tie-ins or standalone spin-off series in development. However, the two seasons themselves share a canonical, narrative connection linking characters across the separate anthology storylines.
Them was created by Little Marvin, who also served as executive producer alongside prominent creators including Lena Waithe, Miri Yoon, and Roy Lee. The project was produced through a collaboration between Amazon Studios and Sony Pictures Television.
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