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Paramount+’s 92% RT Horror Thriller Is a 3-Part Binge You Shouldn’t Sleep On
There have been some amazing horror shows to grace our television screens over the past decade. Whether you were covering your eyes during The Haunting of Hill House or were on the edge of your seat for Squid Game, there are many excellent shows in the horror genre to choose from. But there might be one more underrated horror thriller series from Paramount+ that you’ll need to add to your watchlist if you feel like getting scared out of your wits.
What Is the Horror Series ‘Yellowjackets’ About?
Yellowjackets originally aired on Showtime, starting in 2021. Even though the series has an incredible cast and has garnered some buzz, it definitely hasn’t gotten all of the love it deserves. Three seasons have already been released (after a switch to Paramount+ in 2025), and a fourth and final one is on the way, which means now is the perfect time to tune into the first 29 episodes. Yellowjackets follows two separate timelines. The first takes place in 1996, when a plane carrying a team of teenage soccer players crashes in the wilderness. The second follows the same characters 25 years later, which gives you hints as to which members of the team actually survived.
As each episode unfolds, we learn more about the wildly horrific things the girls experienced as they learn to do whatever it takes to make it to another day in a brutal and unforgiving environment. And then we see how that trauma is still manifesting in their behaviors now that they’re well into adulthood. Yellowjackets isn’t a straightforward look at an unspeakable event and its fallout — instead, it’s a terrifying examination of the horrors of adolescence (specifcally female friendships), as well as complex relationships and trauma bonds. Oh, and then there’s also deliciously gruesome acts of cannibalism, desperate violence, and creepy supernatural vibes that bring this series to another level.
‘Yellowjackets’ Is a Horror Series That Keeps You Guessing
Yellowjackets is a compelling show to watch because there is danger lurking around every corner. The time these characters spend in the wilderness is filled with perils, whether it’s finding enough to eat or making sure you’re not ostracized from the group. But the dangers don’t stop for these characters once they make it back to civilization. The adult survivors are faced with just as many threats to their safety (even if it’s coming from some mystical force that still haunts them). The switching back and forth between timelines creates a tension and increasingly fraught suspense that will have your blood pressure rising with each episode.
Yellowjackets is also a stand-out horror series because of its cinematography, which never fails to assault your senses and leave you stunned. The production design and look of the show ensures that the wilderness and its elements act as another character. Although it’s important to note that the series is very gory, and should be avoided by anyone who gets queasy easily, the haunting narratives are still incredibly gripping to watch for anyone brave enough to tune in.
‘Yellowjackets’ Features a 10/10 Cast
The series would be a must-watch just because of its wildly entertaining storytelling and twists and turns that you won’t see coming. However, Yellowjackets also becomes bingeworthy because it features such a talented cast. Melanie Lynskey, Tawny Cypress, and Ella Purnell all master their gritty and slyly humorous performances, but the show also boasts a fabulous array of famous 1990s actors who are certainly welcome back on our screens. Christina Ricci, Juliette Lewis, Lauren Ambrose, and Hilary Swank all effortlessly remind us why they became stars in the first place. It’s not just the big-name stars who steal scenes, though. Several of the actors portraying the teenagers are extraordinary, especially Jasmin Savoy Brown, Liv Hewson, Sophie Nélisse, Sophie Thatcher, and Samantha Hanratty.
Yellowjackets has earned 10 Emmy nominations, including ones for Lynskey and Ricci, but the horror show still hasn’t received all the acclaim it deserves. The way it answers questions in so many mysteries, allowing each season to unfold in an intricate and fascinating way, is a tribute to its talented writers and actors. Although it’s a bummer that Season 4 will end the show’s journey, there’s no doubt that it will wrap up in a brilliant and twisted way. No release date has been given yet for new episodes (which added actress June Squibb to the cast), but that just means you have plenty of time to dive into this dark and terrifying world.
- Release Date
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2021 – 2026-00-00
- Network
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Showtime, Paramount+ with Showtime
- Showrunner
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Ashley Lyle, Bart Nickerson, Jonathan Lisco
- Directors
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Benjamin Semanoff, Daisy von Scherler Mayer, Deepa Mehta, Eduardo Sánchez, Jeffrey W. Byrd, Liz Garbus, Scott Winant, Eva Sørhaug, Jamie Travis
- Writers
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Liz Phang, Sarah L. Thompson, Ameni Rozsa
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