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Season 1 – Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen

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A certain atmosphere of horror is felt the week before the celebration of an unfortunate wedding.
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Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen — Season 1

Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Marrying horror and atmospheric storytelling to thrilling effect, Something Very Bad is Going to Happen ably transports newlywed jitters to the surrealist realm of binge-worthy TV.

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Scott Bryan BBC.com Jun 2, 2026
Not a Must Watch
It felt a bit like a mishmash of other things I have seen, done well and put together rather than a really original story that makes me feel like I have to keep going". Go to Full Review
Chris Vognar Boston Globe May 13, 2026
Ted Levine and especially Jennifer Jason Leigh excel as the parents of this strange brood, and creator Haley Z. Boston really knows her way around the visual grammar of horror. Go to Full Review
Amber Dowling Globe and Mail Apr 16, 2026
If you like atmospheric horror that blends dark comedy and prefer shows that lead to further conversations about what the heck you just watched, this is the series to binge this weekend. Go to Full Review
John Stark Mac the Movie Guy May 7, 2026
55/100
Something very bad did in fact happen, and it is currently streaming on Netflix. Well, maybe not very bad, but certainly not worth the time. Go to Full Review
Laura Fernández El Pais (Spain) May 4, 2026
The sense of paranoia—so contemporary, on the other hand—that surrounds every last minute of Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen is almost otherworldly. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Steve Murray ArtsATL Apr 23, 2026
Show creator Boston is no David Lynch, but, at its best, her dark kookiness marks her as a member of that late, great artist’s family tree. Go to Full Review
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Dani W @DanielleB 4 days ago Good concept. Eight hours worth of episodes?!!! The supernatural premise is genuinely clever, but how the fuck they stretched what should have been a 1h50 film into eight episodes is beyond me. It gets increasingly messy and hysterical, with far too much fluff and padding. There’s a good film buried in here somewhere — they just stretched the fuck out of it. The samarra style concept I picked up on at episode 4 and then had to endure 4 more hours of this hysterical shite just to ‘prove myself right’. Maybe if Rachel put the doobie down she would have got to the point quicker. Absolutely padded the arse out of what could of been an and incredibly good film.. Also - taxidermy dogs? Completely unnecessary. Something very bad did indeed happen - I lost 8 hours of my life. See more Jacob B @RT48293763 Sep 16, 2026 Outstanding! A horror series that plays with its audiences expectations. Dark, atmospheric, deliberately paced morality tale— reminiscent of a Poe tale (final scene very reminiscent of "Red Death"). See more Julia N @RT19899798 Sep 13, 2026 I can’t wait for the next season ! Rachel actress is my new favorite, she’s incredible. The cast is perfect. I laughed , I love dark comedy, the mystery then the artistic horror See more Hotma Fani H @RT55323325 Sep 12, 2026 The title promises disaster, and the show certainly knows how to make a wedding feel like the worst possible life decision. Its creepy visuals, bizarre atmosphere, and Camila Morrone’s increasingly anxious performance are easily the strongest parts. The problem is that Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen sometimes confuses being mysterious with actually telling a compelling story. The slow burn works early on, but the middle episodes start stretching the same unease over and over. Eventually I wasn't asking "What is going to happen?" so much as "Are we still doing this?" There are some genuinely unsettling ideas here, and the production looks fantastic. But the mythology gets increasingly messy, while several mysteries feel more intriguing than their eventual answers. The finale delivers, but not every question earns the amount of buildup it receives. See more Roy T @RT83762933 Sep 7, 2026 One of my favorite series, let alone horror/ thriller series of all time. The subversion of the male dominated patriarchy and spattering of twists and turns amidst hollow and full easter eggs makes this a roller coaster ride. highly recommend See more Eddie B @RT72328980 Sep 6, 2026 Confusing story but great ending See more Read all reviews
Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen — Season 1

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 26, 2026 Never Get On One Knee Rachel and Nicky kick off their wedding week with a drive to his parents' secluded home, but end up taking a few detours. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 26, 2026 Bride-Shaped Hole When Rachel's wedding dress mysteriously goes missing, her in-laws are all too eager to provide an alternative. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 26, 2026 I Will Light You on Fire Rachel is tasked with taking down the Cunninghams' meal preferences and discovers a lot more than she expected. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 26, 2026 The Witness When a new chapter in her family history comes to light, Rachel learns that love means sometimes having to say you're sorry. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 26, 2026 I Think You Just Saved My Life Rachel and Nicky's romantic origin story is the talk of the rehearsal dinner, until they're forced to make a few revisions. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 26, 2026 Last Night of Freedom The bachelors hunt and the bachelorettes gather, but the party's definitely over. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 26, 2026 Something Living, Something Dead, Something Stolen, Something Red With the ceremony just an hour away, Rachel finds herself in serious need of a drink. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 26, 2026 I Do Something very bad happens. Details
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Season Info

Creator
Haley Z. Boston
Executive Producer
Weronika Tofilska, Matt Duffer
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 26, 2026
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