Them (2021)
A chilling anthology series from Prime Video that confronts the darkest chapters of American terror through the lens of horror and social drama.
Them - Series Information
- Original Title: Them
- First Air Year: 2021
- Last Air Year: 2024
- Created by: Little Marvin
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama, Mystery, Crime
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 43 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 18
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: April 9, 2021 (United States - TV-MA), April 9, 2021 (United Kingdom - 18), April 9, 2021 (Germany - 16), April 9, 2021 (France - 16), April 9, 2021 (Brazil - 18), April 9, 2021 (Mexico - C), April 9, 2021 (South Korea - 19)
- Networks: Prime Video
- Alternative Titles: Oni: Pakt (PL), Ellos (ES), Ellos (MX), Они (RU), Them: Covenant (US), Eles: O Medo (BR), 뎀 (KR), Them (UK)
- Production Companies: Sony Pictures Television, Amazon Studios, Vertigo Entertainment, Amazon MGM Studios
- Production Countries: United States of America
Them - Plot
A limited anthology series that explores terror in America.
Them - Trailer
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Them - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Little Marvin
Main Cast
- Deborah Ayorinde
- Shahadi Wright Joseph
- Ashley Thomas
- Alison Pill
- Melody Hurd
- Ryan Kwanten
- Pam Grier
- Luke James
- Joshua J. Williams
- Jeremy Bobb
Writers
- Little Marvin
- Dominic Orlando
- Francine Volpe
- David Matthews
- Seth Zvi Rosenfeld
Executive Producers
- Roy Lee
- Lena Waithe
- Little Marvin
- Steven Prinz
- Miri Yoon
Them - FAQs
What is Them about?
Them is a limited anthology horror-drama series created by Little Marvin that examines terror in America across different eras. Season 1, set in 1950s Los Angeles, follows a Black family facing racial violence in an all-white neighborhood. Season 2 shifts to 1990s Compton, blending crime thriller and supernatural horror elements.
Where can you stream Them online?
Them is available exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. You can watch it with a standard Prime Video subscription, with an ad-supported tier, or through Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. Check JustWatch for the most current streaming availability in your region.
Is Them based on a true story?
Them is not based on a single true story, but it draws heavily from documented historical realities. Season 1 reflects the real practice of racial terror and redlining that forced Black families out of white neighborhoods in 1950s America. The horror elements are fictional, but the social context is rooted in history.
Who are the main actors in Them?
The principal cast of Them includes Deborah Ayorinde, Ashley Thomas, Shahadi Wright Joseph, Melody Hurd, Alison Pill, Ryan Kwanten, Pam Grier, Luke James, Joshua J. Williams, and Jeremy Bobb, with roles spanning both seasons of the anthology.
Is Them worth watching for horror fans?
Them has earned praise for its unflinching blend of social horror and supernatural dread. Critics highlighted Deborah Ayorinde's powerful performance and the series' willingness to confront racial trauma through genre storytelling. Viewers who appreciate socially conscious horror in the vein of Get Out will find it compelling and disturbing.
How many seasons and episodes does Them have?
Them ran for 2 seasons and 18 episodes in total. Season 1, subtitled The Covenant, consists of 10 episodes set in the 1950s. Season 2, subtitled The Scare, contains 8 episodes set in the 1990s. The series has since ended.
What does the ending of Them Season 1 mean?
The Season 1 finale of Them resolves the Emory family's battle against both supernatural forces and the violent racism of their neighbors. The ending is widely interpreted as a statement on survival and psychological cost: the family endures, but the trauma of systemic hatred leaves permanent scars, blurring the line between real and supernatural evil.
When did Them first air and what is its rating?
Them premiered on April 9, 2021, on Prime Video in the United States. The series carries a TV-MA content rating, indicating it is intended for mature audiences due to graphic violence, disturbing imagery, and depictions of racial terror and psychological horror.
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