10 Incredible Horror TV Shows With No Jump Scares

Another entry on this list based on the works of Stephen King, Castle Rock follows a diverse and interesting cast of characters who reside in the titular town suddenly thrust into a devilishly detailed mystery of the supernatural.

Balancing a story between light and dark, the show really thrives when dissecting its remarkably unique characters, each with different and powerfully deep back stories.

There are plenty of cameos from great horror actors, and in seasons one Bill Skarsgard portrays the Kid, a creepily clever prison escapee supposedly possessed by the devil with a specific interest the protagonist, Henry, who has returned to town at the behest of the Kid. The story jumps between past and present to deliver its story, and contains a few supernatural elements for good measure.

The show is littered with Easter eggs for fans of King’s work and is full of supernatural mysteries to uncover. With some sublime acting and intimate character storytelling, this show is a testament to just how weird and wonderful Stephen King’s imagination is. A slow burn series with enough suspense and dread to keep you engaged and trying to solve each mystery all the way through.