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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
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
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
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
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
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
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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lewis C @Lewis413 6d This show went from the highest to lowest in just a few long hard hours. Episodes 1-3 had some of the best writing I’ve seen in the horror genre in a very long time. Lots of edge on your seats kind of scenes, mystery, and high potential for jump scares. However episode 4 really let this show down when the main character had the whole plot explained to her. It left nothing to the imagination for the rest of the show. Episodes 5 onwards was just a waiting for game for when "something very bad is going to happen" at the end, which it absolutely did. No high stakes drama or anticipation in the second half of this show. Very disappointing when looking back at the high potential this had in early episodes. With the negativity aside, the characters played the parts very well. There’s also some really nice camera work throughout the season. I’d recommend watching for the gore and the first few episodes but be known that you will be disappointed by the end of it. See more Mary S @RT60861012 Jul 31 needed this to be ten episodes longer! See more Jami A @RT73370602 Jul 30 I was hooked the entire time, from the very beginning to the very end. It was a really cool idea. The pacing was great and I really like the way it ended. See more Shalulalei O @RT51878629 Jul 26 Nice story and ending plot but the show it’s too long. They should have made this into a 2 hour movie See more Susanna C @RT567909877431 Jul 25 It started out strong with a lot of subtle tension and potential for scary moments, but then after the first couple episodes basically drops horror completely… See more Lucas L @Lwed60 Jul 18 Super fun watch. Didn’t know what was gonna happen in the best way most of the time. MC has me rooting hard for her. See more Read all reviews
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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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