The Terror: Devil in Silver Confirmed as Third Series of Anthology Horror
The Terror returns to AMC in 2025 with The Terror: Devil in Silver, and will feature episodes directed by Karyn Kusama.
www.comingsoon.netHere’s the latest on The Terror: Devil in Silver, based on recent press and coverage.
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Release and availability: The Terror: Devil in Silver is a six-episode limited series from AMC+ and Shudder, premiering on Thursday, May 7, 2026, with new episodes releasing weekly. It will also air on AMC later in the year. This marks the third season in the The Terror anthology, adapted from Victor LaValle’s novel of the same name.[2][3][4]
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Premise and cast: The season follows Pepper, a working-class man who is wrongfully committed to New Hyde Psychiatric Hospital, as he confronts patients, doctors, and a possible supernatural force, sometimes described as the Devil. Dan Stevens leads the cast, with Judith Light and CCH Pounder among the reported supporting players.[3][5][2]
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Creative team and tone: Ridley Scott’s production company Scott Free is an executive producer, with Chris Cantwell and Victor LaValle serving as showrunners/writers; Karyn Kusama directs the first two episodes and also serves as an executive producer. The series aims for a claustrophobic, psychological horror feel grounded in a human-centric story.[4][2][3]
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Reception and look ahead: Trailers and early reviews highlight a tense, atmospheric approach that leans into character-driven horror as well as supernatural elements. Early outlets have described the series as intense and tightly paced, though some reviews note ambiguity in its storytelling at times.[10][2]
If you’d like, I can pull together a concise timeline of key episodes, or summarize the trailers and critical reception with direct quotes and citations. Would you like a quick episode-by-episode outline or a bulleted recap of the major themes?[2][3]