A version of this content originally appeared in my weekly Halloween newsletter, Treats Not Tricks.
When Halloween season feels far away, I like to curl up with a new-to-me spooky TV show to make it feel a little more like fall.
While nothing will beat classics like Over the Garden Wall (Max), Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (Netflix), or Supernatural (Netflix) for me…there are still plenty of hidden gems out there.
I’ve been in a bit of a show rut lately, so I’m on the hunt for something new that will catch my attention and keep me excited to keep watching.
And what could be better than some spooky TV shows deep in the off-season?
Here are # shows I’m interested in checking out, including where they are currently streaming!
17 spooky TV shows to watch
Streaming platforms are as of April 2025.
Make a batch of pumpkin cookies and settle in to watch these spooky TV shows anytime of the year:
Castle Rock (Hulu) – Set in the Stephen King universe, this show features eerie events in the fictional town of Castle Rock, with stories inspired by King’s novels.
Dead Like Me (Prime Video) – A dark comedy about a girl who becomes a grim reaper.
Deadbeat (Hulu) – A hilarious supernatural comedy about a slacker who helps restless ghosts move on.
Ghosts (CBS/Paramount+) – A fun, feel-good comedy about a woman who can see spirits.
Locke & Key (Netflix) – A fantasy-horror mystery about magical keys and dark forces.
Lovecraft Country (Max) – A mix of historical drama, horror, and Lovecraftian monsters, as a group of characters travels across 1950s America encountering both racism and supernatural horrors.
Marianne (Netflix) – A French horror series about a famous writer who must return to her hometown, where the terrifying supernatural events in her novels seem to come to life.
Midnight, Texas (Peacock) – A supernatural drama about a town full of weird, mystical residents that’s often overlooked but has great Halloween vibes.
Penny Dreadful (Paramount+/Hulu) – A dark, gothic mashup of classic literary monsters.
Pushing Daisies (Max) – A colorful, quirky mystery show with a touch of the macabre.
Sharp Objects (Max) – A dark, psychological drama with a strong mystery element (note: some heavy themes, but gripping).
Teen Wolf (Hulu/Prime Video) – An underrated teen horror-comedy series about a high schooler who becomes a werewolf. It blends humor, heart, and just the right amount of creepy.
The Fades (Hulu) – A British supernatural drama where a young man discovers he’s part of a group destined to stop an impending apocalypse.
The OA (Netflix) – A weird, mind-bending mystery about a woman who reappears after being missing for seven years, with a mix of sci-fi, supernatural, and psychological horror.
The Outsider (Max) – A gripping supernatural crime drama based on Stephen King's novel, mixing murder mystery with creepy, otherworldly elements.
The Strain (Hulu) – A vampire horror series with a unique, gory twist—this show explores a viral outbreak that turns people into vampiric creatures, creating a battle for survival.
The Terror (AMC/Hulu) – A chilling anthology series, with the first season being a historical horror set in the Arctic. The eerie atmosphere and mystery will keep you hooked.
What’s your fave spooky TV show?
Drop it in the comments!
