The Terror

AMC+ | Release Date: March 26, 2018

7.6	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 39 Ratings

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jonnybgoodeAug 19, 2019

Season 1 review. I really enjoyed the claustrophobia of the crew stuck in the ice in the arctic. I usually do not like shows that mix historcial fact with fiction, but this show does an excellent job. Yes, some bits defy logic, butSeason 1 review. I really enjoyed the claustrophobia of the crew stuck in the ice in the arctic. I usually do not like shows that mix historcial fact with fiction, but this show does an excellent job. Yes, some bits defy logic, but overall, great acting a film-making.… Expand

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DrBlahBlahJan 2, 2021

A great historical premise that gets ruined by a ridiculous bear that attacks the crew.

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tarekaliJan 19, 2022

This is a review for season 1 only. What is cold? What is real cold, the kind that peels the skin off, chills to the bone, snaps fingers. That is what the men of these doomed expeditions endured for years trapped in an icy prison, the victimsThis is a review for season 1 only. What is cold? What is real cold, the kind that peels the skin off, chills to the bone, snaps fingers. That is what the men of these doomed expeditions endured for years trapped in an icy prison, the victims of ill fate, ignorance and arrogance.
This gripping one-season tale is a study in the deadly consequences of bad leadership, of allowing hubris to decide the fates of many for the placation of one. Redemption cannot be earned over the graves of others, it must not do harm. There is also a lesson here for the incalculable damage that a single smiling snake can do in an otherwise safe company - such evil should be rooted out before it can destroy an enterprise. Jared Harris is one of my all-time favourite actors, always grounded in pragmatism and empathy, always fearless in truth and candour, always concerned for those in his charge. His role as Captain Francis Crozier absolutely blinds in brilliance and compassion - bravo.
We hear of great adventures in past glory days when people put everything at risk to achieve the impossible. This grinding season takes us into a lost world where myth and nature are one. The Inuktitut peoples who inhabit this harsh world, and their powerful connection with nature and spirits, is truly a culture to marvel upon. Of course, the terrifying prospect of the stalking giant bear-like Tuunbaq adds to this mystery. Erebus and Terror were real, their wrecks were only just found a few years ago - that renders this tale all the more chilling and compelling. This is a very hard series to watch, especially in the horrors revealed like cannibalism, but it is necessary viewing to understand what men go through when civilization collapses during an impossible odyssey. This is a review for season 2 only, which could not be more different from season 1.
This story is far more intimate, told around the experiences of American citizens of Japanese origin during the internments of WW2. I am particularly happy for George Takei who has attempted many times to shed light on this dark chapter of American domestic history. The only other popular media piece I can think of is the play Allegiance. The terror aspect comes from old wrongdoing, a torn soul and wandering vengeance. One vacillates between sympathy and disgust for the Yurei, the wandering demon of the terribly wrong girl Yuko. Certainly, the horror dimensions of this season are significant and caused me a few latent nightmares. The multi-layered journey into the worlds of spirits is both beautiful and scary. The presence of old magics and dark arts, which can be used for good and bad, are always hinted at in our modern world and used to this day of course. The characters draw you in and some you really sympathize for. The long struggle between Chester and Henry shows that fatherhood transcends blood bonds, and is built on loyalty and devotion. The season comes to a beautiful but tragic conclusion. I for one learned a lot.… Expand

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Satanski666Feb 22, 2021

I just left it playing in background after watching first few episodes, because for the most time, it was simply boring AF. The thing is, this is fiction and author could create anything, and yet, i found the movie about real life survivors -I just left it playing in background after watching first few episodes, because for the most time, it was simply boring AF. The thing is, this is fiction and author could create anything, and yet, i found the movie about real life survivors - Alive - soooo much more interesting. They should make it miniseries, or regular movie instead, because in it's current form, it's just a waste of time.… Expand

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Collado5Mar 27, 2020

I really want to love this but am having a hard time understanding the characters due to accents.

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pippo77Oct 12, 2020

Una serie molto bella, se apprezzi l'horror che non sia fatto solo di jumpscare o sangue questa è la serie per te. I personaggi sono sempre ben caratterizzati ed il lato psicologico, una delle cose principali, è sempre ben mostrato. Di certoUna serie molto bella, se apprezzi l'horror che non sia fatto solo di jumpscare o sangue questa è la serie per te. I personaggi sono sempre ben caratterizzati ed il lato psicologico, una delle cose principali, è sempre ben mostrato. Di certo non è perfetta, è una serie molto e forse un po' troppo lenta, specialmente contando che è sempre ambientata in una nave incagliata nei ghiacci.… Expand

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DeralacMar 19, 2023

This is another “slow burn” that’s slow because they do not have much story so they drag out every scene to create more content. This is more like trying to start a fire with wet leaves. The only thing burning is your eyes. A slow movingThis is another “slow burn” that’s slow because they do not have much story so they drag out every scene to create more content. This is more like trying to start a fire with wet leaves. The only thing burning is your eyes. A slow moving story requires well written characters, an interesting story and/or a meaningful theme. Otherwise viewers will simply get bored. If you have bland characters, a dull story and no theme whatsoever, then the show/movie needs to move along so there’s something to keep viewers interest. I, and I suspect many people, have limited time to spend on entertainment and I'm not going to waste it on a dull, boring, slow series with bland characters and an uninteresting story.… Expand

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