Stephen King fans, take note: there's a hidden gem on Prime Video that captures the same eerie dread and psychological horror you love. The Devil's Hour, which premiered in 2022 and wrapped its second season in October 2024, has quietly become one of the streamer's most acclaimed series, boasting a flawless 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics praise its gripping start, stellar performances, and a plot that keeps you on the edge of your seat.
The series follows Lucy Chambers (Jessica Raine), a social worker who wakes up every night at exactly 3:33 a.m., plagued by unsettling visions. She's also struggling with her withdrawn son Isaac (Benjamin Chivers), whose 'imaginary friends' grow increasingly sinister. When Lucy gets drawn into a serial murder investigation centered on the enigmatic Gideon Shepherd (Peter Capaldi), things get even stranger. Detective Ravi Dhillon (Nikesh Patel) investigates the murders while battling his own sense of déjà vu. What starts as a crime thriller slowly unravels into a mind-bending mystery about memory, fate, and alternate lives.
Season 2 picks up after Lucy's near-death experience, leaving her haunted by memories of a life she never knew she lived. Now single and raising Isaac alone, she discovers she made a bargain with Gideon to save her mother in exchange for preventing a catastrophe. Together, they form an uneasy alliance while becoming targets of dangerous forces. Isaac's unsettling abilities continue to evolve, pulling the family deeper into a complex web of timelines and second chances.
If you're craving a Stephen King-style fix, The Devil's Hour is the perfect replacement. While Lucy isn't trapped in a remote hotel like the Torrance family in The Shining, the series evokes a similar claustrophobic feeling of being unable to escape destiny. Isaac's powers echo King characters like Danny Torrance and Luke Ellis, where younger generations are more attuned to the supernatural. And like any great King story, the villain is unforgettable. Capaldi's Gideon prioritizes psychological horror over gore, instilling dread in every scene. As Collider's Maggie Boccella wrote, 'Gideon is less like your bog-standard criminal and more like some unknowable, cosmic enigma.'
For those who love a good thriller, The Devil's Hour is a must-watch. It sells itself as a British crime drama but expands into an emotionally charged supernatural thriller about fate and memory. If you're looking for more Prime Video gems, check out our list of the best shows or see what's new with Gen V's relatable superhero story. And if you're in the mood for more overlooked thrillers, don't miss these flawless Netflix picks.
