The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020)

Synopsis

After an au pair's tragic death, Henry Wingrave hires a young American nanny to care for his orphaned niece and nephew who reside at Bly Manor with the estate's chef Owen, groundskeeper Jamie and housekeeper, Mrs. Grose. But all is not as it seems at the manor, and centuries of dark secrets of love and loss are waiting to be unearthed in this chilling tale.

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Where to watch

Stream

• Netflix
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Streaming availability via JustWatch

Cast

• Victoria Pedretti as Dani Clayton
• Oliver Jackson-Cohen as Peter Quint
• Henry Thomas as Henry Wingrave
• Amelia Eve as Jamie
• T'Nia Miller as Hannah Grose
• Rahul Kohli as Owen Sharma
• Tahirah Sharif as Rebecca Jessel
• Amelie Bea Smith as Flora Wingrave
• Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Miles Wingrave
• Carla Gugino as The Storyteller

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• American Horror Story
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• The Crowded Room
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• Tell Me Lies
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BingeNext's take

If you’re into mystery and drama with a spooky twist, The Haunting of Bly Manor is a great pick. It follows a young American nanny who arrives at a grand estate to care for two orphaned kids, but the manor holds dark secrets that slowly come to light. The show feels like a slow-burn ghost story mixed with emotional moments about love and loss, so it’s perfect if you like your scares with a bit of heart. The cast, including Victoria Pedretti and Oliver Jackson-Cohen, brings a lot of depth to the characters, making the eerie atmosphere even more gripping. With nine episodes to get through, it’s just right for a binge session that keeps you hooked without overwhelming you. If you’ve enjoyed shows like American Horror Story, this one will likely hit the right notes for you.