Freakish (TV series)
Teens trapped in school face zombie-like mutants.
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Freakish is an American horror television series that premiered on Hulu on October 10, 2016. The show follows a group of high-school students trapped in their school after a nearby chemical plant explosion turns residents into mutated creatures. It featured several high-profile social-media stars and celebrities, including Liza Koshy, Hayes Grier, Meghan Rienks, Leo Howard, and Aislinn Paul.
Reception
Sonia Saraiya of Variety described the series as a lightweight half-hour blending horror thriller and teen soap, noting it never became interesting enough to transcend predictable zombie horror or plodding young adult angst. Neil Genzlinger of The New York Times remarked that while much felt familiar in the age of zombie TV, the short episodes made the show easy to consume. Emily Longeretta of Hollywoodlife.com called it "The Walking Dead meets The Breakfast Club." On Rotten Tomatoes, season 1 had 4 reviews, with 3 positive and 1 negative.
Did You Know?
- The series follows students gathered for Saturday detention at Kent High, along with others involved in basketball, debate prep, and music.
- Hulu acquired exclusive streaming rights during production.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who created Freakish (TV series)?
Freakish was created by Beth Szymkowski.
How many episodes of Freakish (TV series) are there?
Freakish has 20 episodes across 2 seasons.
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