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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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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
Abby Monteil Chicago Reader Apr 7
By the time the titular horror finally arrives, it’s hard not to wish that something very bad hadn’t happened five hours ago. 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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Sarah R. @sassywilk 10h something very bad was on my screen . Im not sure what is worse -the writing or the acting . Camilla Marrone is so beautiful but she is so extra and very over the top. cringey. and I wonder how many of these scenes were just unscripted – just let Nikki and Rachel riff while filming because it was like watching an acting class where the students are just allowed to addlib. I find it hard to believe thae Actually anyone put such bad dialogue on paper. Interesting that the critics reviews and the audience reviews are so completely desperate. See more Tori B @Filmfanhead 2d Really did like the first 4 episodes and thought it was going to be good. At least 2 episodes too long and the ending was a let down. See more Kore K @HonestReviewer478 2d As others have stated, something very cringe is about to happen. From terrible dialog and a complete lack of chemistry, Camila Morrone once again proves she really can destroy a work just by standing there. Not that Adam DiMarco pulled any weight or provided any chemistry towards Haley Z. Boston's abomination of what feels like an AI script, further proving why teams of writers are necessary. With an abundance of plot holes, scenes that should have just been scrapped all together (looking at you, weird chest moment), and whole episodes of nothing but filler, Something Very Bad is the overhyped Netflix flop you can skip. See more DavinteDigital T @RT30869458 4d Mini serie interessante dos criadores de Stranger Things. E Misto de terror, suspense e humor negro.. Mas pouco terror e muito suspense. Tem várias pistas falsas mas o plot final vale o show. Boas atuações em geral e bem dirigida. ****Nota 4.5 de 5 Talvez o público mais jovem não tenha paciência de esperar a trama avançar, daí talvez a nota popular. See more Deal L @RT20472055 4d Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen was very disappointing for me. The story moves too slowly, and I found it hard to stay interested. There are many side elements and different situations added throughout the story, but none of them felt engaging or meaningful enough to keep me invested. The sound design and music also did not work for me. The atmosphere feels dark, creepy, and unsettling, almost like an old horror movie. I can see that the mood was intentionally created that way, and in some parts, the atmosphere was done well. However, I do not think the story should have been presented in this style. Overall, I did not enjoy it at all. It was not interesting, not exciting, and not fun for me in any episode. I found it very boring from beginning to end. See more Will C @RT18582368 5d 8 hours of my life I won’t get back! Waste of time! 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

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