6 Podcasts Being Adapted To TV (And 5 More That Should Be)
2. Should Be: The Magnus Archives
Going from horror anthology to serial, the so-called "Magnuspod" recently exploded in engagement after its earth-shattering Season 4 finale. With BBC Sounds listing it one of Britain's biggest dramatic podcasts and production company Rusty Quill earning a whopping $30,129 per month on their Patreon as of writing, its popularity is undeniable.
A result of their attentiveness to the fanbase, support for the series is similar to that of Welcome To Night Vale, especially on social media (partly due to the relationship between certain LGBTQ+ protagonists).
The series presents hundreds of exceptionally creepy stories, "statements" left to a London institute archiving these events, the eponymous Magnus Archives - written and primarily voiced by the eponymous Jonathan Sims, the series' seemingly skeptical Head Archivist.
Slowly but surely, the "statements" are revealed to be related, diving into Lovecraft-inspired horror ranging from existential, to supernatural, to body horror.
Horror stories alone could make for good anthology TV, but the series potential for the mysteries uncovered with every season and the compelling cast of recurring characters - such as the initially bumbling Martin Blackwood, the charming Tim Stoker, and the certified badass Basira Hussain - would absolutely keep viewers on the edge of their seats, hungering for more.