Ridley Scott may be best known for directing sci-fi classics like Alien and Blade Runner, but his producing chops are just as formidable. The legendary filmmaker, who turns 88 this year, has executive produced a slew of TV projects in recent years, including the upcoming Alien: Earth. But it's his horror anthology The Terror that's currently making waves on streaming.
After a five-year hiatus, The Terror returned on May 7 with its third season, The Terror: Devil in Silver. Based on Victor LaValle's 2013 novel, the season follows a group of patients in a psychiatric hospital who are tormented by a supernatural entity. The show has quickly become AMC+'s most-watched series, according to FlixPatrol, dethroning all competition in its first week.
The new season stars Dan Stevens (Legion, Downton Abbey) alongside Aasif Mandvi, CCH Pounder, and Stephen Root. Critics have praised the performances, with the season holding a stellar 95% score on Rotten Tomatoes. The consensus reads: “Dan Stevens and a game supporting cast deliver well-rounded performances with nuance and verve in this latest installment of The Terror, which humanely depicts its subject's troubles with mental health and supernatural frights.”
In her review for Collider, Kelcie Mattson noted that while Season 3 may not reach the heights of the acclaimed first season, it's still “a disquieting, philosophical dissection of human nature that simultaneously proves this anthology's flexibility and its staying power.” The six-episode season will conclude on June 11.
The Terror has always been an anthology, with each season featuring a different cast, setting, and creative team. The first season, which aired in 2018, was developed by David Kajganich and starred Jared Harris, Tobias Menzies, and Ciarán Hinds. It told the harrowing true story of the Franklin Expedition. The second season, The Terror: Infamy, premiered in 2019 and was created by Max Borenstein, focusing on Japanese American incarceration during World War II.
For fans of the series, the success of Devil in Silver is a welcome return. If you're looking for more horror that doesn't rely on cheap jump scares, check out our list of 6 Near-Perfect Horror Shows That Deserve a Second Look. And if you're in the mood for a classic, 'The Wicker Man' Proves Horror Doesn't Need Jump Scares to Terrify.
Ridley Scott's producing slate remains packed. He's set to return to the director's chair later this year with The Dog Stars, a sci-fi drama starring Jacob Elordi and Josh Brolin. Meanwhile, 'The Martian' with Matt Damon Surges on Peacock in May 2026, proving Scott's enduring appeal across genres.
With The Terror: Devil in Silver dominating AMC+, it's clear that Scott's brand of intelligent, character-driven horror still resonates. Whether you're a longtime fan or a newcomer, now is the perfect time to catch up on one of streaming's most chilling anthologies.
