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Limited Series – Midnight Mass

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87% Tomatometer 102 Reviews 79% Popcornmeter 1,000+ Ratings
The arrival of a charismatic priest brings miracles, mysteries and renewed religious fervor to a dying town.
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Midnight Mass — Limited Series

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Critics Consensus

An ambitious meditation on grief and faith that is as gorgeous as it is unsettling, Midnight Mass's slow boil is a triumph of terror that will leave viewers shaking - and thinking - long after the credits roll.

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Katie Rife AV Club Dec 15, 2021
C+
While some of the show's themes are talked to death, others wither away, undeveloped. Go to Full Review
Ben Travers IndieWire Dec 15, 2021
B
While it may try your patience, it's still a good yarn. Go to Full Review
Richard Roeper Chicago Sun-Times Dec 15, 2021
3.5/4
A memorably dark and gory and twisted saga... Go to Full Review
David Day Horror Movie Talk Sep 23, 2025
10/10
Midnight Mass brings us an even handed look at the themes of religion, death, and what it means to live a good life amongst those who do evil even when they believe themselves to be acting in the name of God. Go to Full Review
Joseph Tomastik Loud and Clear Reviews Oct 3, 2024
3.5/5
Midnight Mass isn’t really pro- or anti-religion, but rather a contemplation on the power it holds and how easily it can be warped into something hideous, particularly when institutionalized. Go to Full Review
Kristy Strouse Wonderfully Weird and Horrifying Nov 8, 2023
This series weaves a beautiful yet bittersweet symphony, exploring themes of forgiveness, morality, and the unwavering resilience of the human spirit. Go to Full Review
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Eric T @RT47046726 Sep 5, 2026 It is an interesting concept and story but it seemed to drag on and on. The dialogue went on forever. They built the characters but it didn't go anywhere and it didn't contribute to the story. See more TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch Aug 19, 2026 Midnight Mass Season 1 was a difficult series for me to get into. I tried my hardest to become invested, but the story repeatedly lost my attention. The series leans heavily into a religious cult atmosphere, with the devil and sacrilegious themes becoming major parts of the narrative. The biggest problem for me was the pacing. The story felt extremely heavy and, at times, painfully slow. There were multiple moments when the fast-forward button became very tempting because I felt like the series was spending too much time on certain elements without giving enough momentum to keep me engaged. There were also moments where characters would disappear or the story would suddenly shift directions, making it harder to follow everything that was happening. When a series loses your attention during an episode, it becomes difficult to regain that investment because you can miss important details that affect what comes next. I just really can’t recommend this See more Ry N @RyGuy Aug 18, 2026 A rejuvenated priest returns to a small island town with a fallen angel when weird things start to occur. It’s a slow burn vampiric feeling plot with lots of religious mumbo jumbo. See more Michael V @RT41146758 Aug 14, 2026 As a former Catholic (and alter server), it was actually satisfying to see a show that comes extremely close to displaying an accurate representation of Catholic masses. There's so many movies and shows that clearly take no effort to give a realistic portrayal. The show is a very slow burn for sure, but what's discussed isn't fluff or unnecessary yapping. There's substance and meaning to what the characters talk about. The script is VERY good. A huge plus is that the kinda main "villain" is teased just the right amount. The show really does a great job with the build up. There's some awesome direction when it's showcased. Definitely one of the best vampire pieces I've seen in a very long time. Nothing seemed cheesy or cringe. Check it out. See more oXo X @RT70243500 Jul 31, 2026 Two stars for Flanagan's endeavor. Unconventional woke characterization aside, it's painful to spend 10 episodes watching the miserable lives of almost all the characters as they look for redemption. I can't remember any other movies or TV series with more conversation conducted in whispers or in a self-confessional manner. A normal movie length is long enough to make another interesting Flanagan movie without the unnecessary, long-developing unsympathetic character arcs. I tried very hard to give it a go, for I enjoy Flanagan's other works very much, but my patience finally ran out, and I decided to watch something else, although I had almost finished the second-to-last episode. See more Josh S @Josh76 Jul 30, 2026 Very classic for shows from 2020 -2022. The strongest heroes are women, minorities, Muslim, and a lesbian, while all white men are dense, evil, oblivious or irrelevant. So glad Trump was elected and the world started waking up to this woke programming. See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 24, 2021 Book I: Genesis Riley Flynn returns home to family dysfunction, familiar faces and a new priest at St. Patrick's; a dark storm is brewing on the island. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 24, 2021 Book II: Psalms An unsettling omen washes ashore in the wake of the storm; when the locals gather for a potluck, tragedy strikes -- and a miracle occurs. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 24, 2021 Book III: Proverbs Miraculous times leave residents stunned as Leeza pays Joe a visit; a shocking confession reveals what really happened to Monsignor Pruitt. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 24, 2021 Book IV: Lamentations Erin turns to Riley after receiving upsetting news; Father Paul starts experiencing side effects; Bev makes a startling discovery. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 24, 2021 Book V: Gospel The sheriff fields multiple missing persons reports as the town prepares to gather for Good Friday; to protect Erin, Riley brings the truth to light. Details Episode 6 Aired Sep 24, 2021 Book VI: Acts of the Apostles A fervent Bev calls for faith on the night of Easter vigil; Sarah reveals the results of a troubling experiment, along with a sobering hypothesis. Details Episode 7 Aired Sep 24, 2021 Book VII: Revelation Night falls on Crockett Island as a tight-knit group of rebels takes refuge where they can forge a plan to control the chaos. Details
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Season Info

Director
Mike Flanagan
Creator
Mike Flanagan
Executive Producer
Mike Flanagan
Screenwriter
Mike Flanagan
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 24, 2021
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