Ruthless siblings Roderick and Madeline Usher have built Fortunato Pharmaceuticals into an empire of wealth, privilege and power. But past secrets come to light when the heirs to the Usher dynasty start dying at the hands of a mysterious woman from their youth.
Although Mike Flanagan’s The Fall of the House of Usher only earned a Rotten Tomatoes audience rating of 81%, the miniseries remains a classic adaptation and the writer/director’s most underrated show so far.Even though this series received mixed responses from viewers, earning only 81% on Rotten Tomatoes, it has gone on to be seen as Flanagan’s most underrated TV series ever. 2023’s The Fall of the House of Usher is a tonally complex masterpiece that sees Flanagan balance political satire, broad gory horror comedy, and genuine scares.
Released in 2023, the 8-episode limited series is an adaptation of the works of the renowned writer and poet, Edgar Allan Poe.Carla Gugino leads an ensemble that includes Mark Hamill, Bruce Greenwood, Mary McDonnell, Henry Thomas, Kate Siegel, Zach Gilford, and more. If you consider yourself a fan of gothic horror and haven't seen The Fall of the House of Usher, head over to Netflix and start streaming. If you have seen it and every other Flanagan series, it's always a great time for a rewatch as spooky season approaches.
