Prime Video's Latest Thriller Series Is a Hit - 100% Rating on Rotten Tomatoes

Prime Video's Latest Thriller Series Is a Hit - 100% Rating on Rotten Tomatoes

What a time for Prime Video. Of course, the streaming platform has aired its fair share of successful shows, including "The Boys," "Invincible," and "Reacher" (most of which remain in the top 10), but "Fallout" has arrived and topped the charts. Being based on a video game, the world-building is extensive and (if I do say so myself) truly brilliant, but the success doesn't stop there.

Oh no, with the immense success of "Fallout," there is another show that has captured the hearts of critics. That show is "Them: The Scare," the second season of the thriller anthology series. Not only has it delighted viewers, but it currently has a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes.

If you've seen this anthology series on the platform and are on the fence about whether or not to watch it, we're here to help. Let's delve into the plot of this series and the critics' current assessment of it.

"Them: The Scare" takes place in the world of "Them" following season 1, but since this series is an anthology, it never really connects directly to that storyline.

The plot of the season focuses on homicide detective Dawn Reeve (Deborah Ayorinde), who investigates the gruesome murder of a foster mother. The crime scene was so disturbing that most of the detectives are shaken and terrified. Dawn will stop at nothing to find the killer, but when Los Angeles is on the brink of chaos and evil forces threaten her family, the investigation becomes incredibly difficult. Compared to thriller and horror content on other streaming platforms, "Them" is more visceral and deeper.

It is rare for a movie or show to get a perfect score, but a perfect rating shows that every second is worth watching. Prime Video has another show that has proven fresh after "Fallout": as of April 29, "Them: The Scare" is at 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, with a viewer score of 91%.

Tessa Smith of Mama's Geeky says: "A deeply unsettling and frightening season that fully embraces what horror fans love," while Joel Keller of Decider says: "Like the first season of 'Them,' 'Them: The Scare' is less about institutional racism than it is about some kind of phantom or monster."

While "Them: The Scare" deals with many themes, including racism, violence, and trauma, the controversial level of gore depicted in the first season has made the second season more cautious; Kate Sanchez of A Geek Community also agree that it is headed in the right direction: backed by phenomenally talented actors, "Them: The Scare" is a terrifying paranormal slasher that takes the anthology in the right direction.

Of course, not all critics share the same positive opinion; Jonathan Wilson of Ready Steady Cut says: "Them: The Scare" wants to be something, that much is certain, but I'm still not convinced what.

If you like the horror and thriller genres, you should watch "Them: The Scare" on Prime Video. With positive reviews and a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes, you will not be disappointed. The second season delves deeper into the story and properly fleshes out the characters, making them more relatable.

However, we warn you in advance that this anthology series deals with dark themes and includes gore depictions, so it may not be to everyone's taste.

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