Netflix\u2019s new dark miniseries \u201cSomething Very Bad Is Going to Happen\u201d appears to have come from the Alfred Hitchcock school of tension-building.<\/p>\n
The legendary director, dubbed the \u201cMaster of Suspense,\u201d famously explained<\/a> that the best way to build tension isn\u2019t to have a shocking moment happen out of the blue, but rather to tell the audience something is afoot and have them count down to the moment of impact. Creator Haley Z. Boston takes this filmmaking lesson very literally, making it clear to viewers that something very bad is going to happen in the show\u2019s title; it\u2019s just a matter of when and what.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n And trust me, plenty of wickedly evil things take place across this eight-episode Netflix series (I\u2019ve seen the first seven chapters in advance). It might take a little while to really build up momentum, but as the mysteries mount, you\u2019ll find yourself drawn to that \u201cplay next\u201d button. Here\u2019s why it\u2019s one of Netflix\u2019s most skin-crawling series since \u201cThe Haunting of Hill House.\u201d<\/p>\n Article continues below <\/p>\n You may like<\/p>\n What is \u2018Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen\u2019 about?<\/p>\n Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen | Official Trailer | Netflix – YouTube Watch On <\/a><\/p>\n \u201cSomething Very Bad Is Going to Happen\u201d is set over a tortuously long week for a loved-up couple preparing for their wedding. Rachel (Camila Morrone) and Nicky (Adam DiMarco) are getting ready to tie the knot at the latter\u2019s parents’ cozy \u2014 or maybe that should be creepy \u2014 remote vacation cabin.<\/p>\n As the big day gets closer, Rachel becomes increasingly concerned, maybe even a little paranoid, convinced that something isn\u2019t quite right and she’s making a mistake. She has good reason to worry; not only are Nicky\u2019s family more than a little oddball, but the sinister atmosphere is practically tangible.<\/p>\n This Netflix series is one where the less you know before watching, the better, and even the pre-release trailers have been light on divulging story spoilers. I\u2019ll stick to the script to avoid ruining any surprises myself, but I\u2019ll just say it most certainly lives up to its ominous name.<\/p>\n Stream \u2018Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen\u2019 on Netflix, if you can handle it\u2026<\/p>\n \n (Image credit: Netflix)<\/p>\n \u201cSomething Very Bad Is Going to Happen\u201d successfully creates an unnerving sense of tension. Right from the drop, even in what are supposed to be happy moments between Rachel and Nicky, something feels alarmingly off. You can\u2019t quite put your finger on it, but it\u2019s that relatable, anxious feeling that a bad thing is coming \u2014 you just don\u2019t know what it is or when it’ll surface.<\/p>\n Chilling moments and the occasional jump scare flow in the early chapters, but where the series stumbles out of the gate is by not offering more substantial morsels of information. The first three episodes are almost entirely dedicated to careful setup, building mysteries, and dark atmosphere. This is certainly effective, but it does leave you craving less teasing, more answers.<\/p>\n Episode four, titled \u201cThe Witness,\u201d is where the show really kicks into gear, and the bedrock of the remainder of the show (or at least, the focus up to the finale) is laid out. It\u2019s a smart move, just as I found myself getting frustrated at the lack of answers, a healthy dose of clarity is served up. And that\u2019s not to say the show gives everything away too early, even the reveals in episode four open yet more questions. Giving viewers fresh mysteries to decipher.<\/p>\n \n (Image credit: Netflix)<\/p>\n Perhaps where the show struggles the most is in crafting fleshed-out characters. Rachel gets the most development as the lead (and Morrone does a great job with the material), but the rest of the cast often feel more like objects to creep you out rather than actual people. However, Jennifer Jason Leigh is a standout as the family\u2019s matriarch, Victoria. After making her acquaintance, any complaints you may have about your in-laws will be gone.<\/p>\n What to read next<\/p>\n It\u2019s not for the easily spooked, and I believe it\u2019s probably best consumed rapidly. This is a Netflix series made for binge-watching. Marathoning episodes helps reduce some of the early frustration with the focus on teasing, and with so many mysteries interweaving, and an undeniably compelling core question (will Nicky and Rachel make it down the aisle?), \u201cSomething Very Bad Is Going to Help\u201d is just more satisfying when consumed at a quicker pace.<\/p>\n Verdict: \u201cSomething Very Bad Is Going to Happen\u201d is watchlist-worthy<\/p>\n \n (Image credit: Netflix)<\/p>\n Scaredy cats need not apply (sorry to my colleague, Martin Shore), but if you can handle horror, \u201cSomething Very Bad Is Going to Happen\u201d is deserving of your streaming time. Its atmosphere building is impressive, and there are a few neat camera tricks that will have you second-guessing yourself. Is that just a shadow or a sinister figure lurking in a dark corner?<\/p>\n It\u2019s lacking in well-realized characters, and viewers who are easily frustrated by a show that builds a web of mysteries and isn\u2019t always forthcoming about giving a definitive answer to those questions might find themselves tiring of the teasing by the midpoint. But it\u2019s easy to stick with because while you know something very bad is going to happen from the drop, finding out exactly when that inevitable moment will occur is really the joy of this show.<\/p>\n Watch “Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen” on Netflix<\/a> now<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \n <\/a><\/p>\n Follow Tom’s Guide on Google News<\/a> and add us as a preferred source<\/a> to get our up-to-date news, analysis, and reviews in your feeds. <\/p>\n
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