Tag: TV Shows

So, The Haunting of Bly Manner. Where to start? Let’s start with the beginning. I liked it and I loved how a few actors returned from The Haunting of Hill House. I especially loved Victoria Pedretti who displayed a much more memorable appearance than in The Haunting of Hill House.

While overall, the show was okay, things got wacky around episode 5. I actually had to go back and read the description of the episode to fully comprehend what was going on. As a good friend of mine mentioned, I think the show goes a bit long. I also feel that some episodes are a bit too discombobulated. So much so, that it takes away from some of the enjoyment of the show.

When it comes to the characters in the show, I really liked them. The same goes for the plot. The underlying problem is how complicated things get and how, While creative at times, sometimes I think things are taken a bit too far and too much is going on. Too much is packed into one season.

I am honestly struggling with grading The Haunting of Bly Manner. It’s a good show, but can be a bit headache inducing. Therefore, in the end, I’m going to give the show a C+. 

The following is a review for the first season of The Haunting of Hill House. This is not a review for The Haunting of Bly Manner.

As I kept hearing about The Haunting of Hill House and was searching for something new to watch on Netflix, I decided to give the horror show a chance. At first I thought that I might not like it, as I thought it might be meant for a more young adult audience. Soon, however, I was hooked.

It literally only took me a few days to watch the entire first season of The Haunting of Hill House. While I’m usually not crazy about the way some shows go back and forth (from past to present and from one character’s view to the next), I actually learned to kind of appreciate the style. At least, it seemed to work in this case.

Something I loved about Hill House was the way the show dove into each character’s personality and story. The way we learned about the characters as both kids and adults was truly phenomenal. 

The actors in the show were also great. They each brought life to the characters in countless ways. Among my favorites were Carla Gugino (Spin City, Gerald’s Game) as the matriarch, Olivia Crain, and Kate Siegel (Gerald’s Game) as one of the sisters, Theodora Crain. While all of the actors were great, I have to say that Gugino and Siegel were phenomenal.

Let’s take some time now to talk about the horror of The Haunting of Hill House. The show was definitely creepy. It wasn’t all about the ghosts and monsters though, but also about the creativity of it all. The ideas and planning that went into this show were truly amazing. Just by watching, one can tell how much thought went into connecting the pieces of this horrific puzzle of a show.

I give this show an A-. It contained excellent acting, a great plot, and was creepy. A perfect treat for the Halloween season!