The highly anticipated horror series from Netflix, titled 'Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen', has made its debut with an eye-watering Rotten Tomatoes score that has immediately captured the attention of critics and audiences alike. The eight-part show, which began streaming on March 26, 2026, explores the dark underbelly of marriage and the unsettling question of how well one can truly know their partner.
A Chilling Premise and Critical Acclaim
At the heart of the series is bride-to-be Rachel Harkin, portrayed by Camila Morrone, who finds herself grappling with doubts about her fiancé, Nicky Cunningham, played by Adam DiMarco, in the week leading up to their wedding. As Rachel meets Nicky's family for the first time at their eerie cabin in the woods, she encounters odd traditions, uncovered lies, and shocking revelations that force her to question everything she thought she knew. The title ominously hints at the terrible events that unfold.
Behind the Scenes and Early Reviews
The series is created by Haley Z. Boston, known for 'Brand New Cherry Flavor', with the Duffer Brothers, the masterminds behind 'Stranger Things', serving as executive producers. Remarkably, the show has already surpassed the Rotten Tomatoes score of the 'Stranger Things' finale, which stands at an average of 82%. At the time of writing, 'Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen' has earned an impressive 89% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes, though it is still early with reviews continuing to roll in. An audience score is yet to be generated, as many viewers are expected to binge the series over the weekend.
Early critical responses have been overwhelmingly positive. Screen Rant reviewer Dani Odom hailed the series as "one of the best horror shows of all time," while Collider's Jasneet Singh described it as "Netflix's creepiest horror show since The Haunting of Hill House." Karina Adelgaard from Heaven of Horror awarded it a perfect score, noting, "You know a show is good when you find yourself almost mourning the fact that you can never rewatch it again for the FIRST time."
Audience Reactions and Streaming Details
Initial audience reviews have also been glowing, with one viewer praising it as "an eerie and bizarre take on a wedding full of mystery and thrilling suspense that never disappoints. It's like the best friend of Ready Or Not but more serious and haunting." Another remarked on the exceptional acting, saying, "Honestly, the acting is just on another level, it's so raw and actually makes you feel everything the characters are going through. The whole vibe is just heavy with this constant sense of dread that you can practically feel in every single scene."
'Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen' is now available for streaming on Netflix, offering a gripping and suspenseful experience that has quickly established itself as a standout in the horror genre.
