The Terror

The Terror (2018- )

RunningScripted showDrama, Horror, Thriller

The Terror is an American anthology television series exploring historical speculative fiction based on true events.

The series is named after Dan Simmons's 2007 novel, which serves as the basis for the first season and is a fictionalized account of Captain Sir John Franklin's lost expedition to the Arctic in 1845–1848.

The second season, subtitled Infamy, bears no relation to the book or first season and is mostly set in an American-run Japanese internment camp during World War II.

Network
Scheduleevery Monday at 21:00 (60 min)

Last Episode

Into the Afterlife
Season 2Episode 1060 min

Into the Afterlife

Henry and Asako look to the past to provide answers to their current turmoil. Chester and Luz grapple with their identities in hopes of saving those who are dearest to them. Amy and Yamato-san struggle to once again assimilate into American life.

Oct 14, 2019

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E10Into the AfterlifeOct 14, 2019
S02E09Come and Get MeOct 7, 2019
S02E08My Sweet BoySep 30, 2019
S02E07My Perfect WorldSep 23, 2019
S02E06TaizoSep 16, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did The Terror premiere?

The Terror premiered on March 26, 2018.

How many episodes are in the first season of The Terror?

The first season of The Terror consists of 10 episodes.

What is the genre of The Terror?

The genre of The Terror is drama/horror.

Is The Terror based on a true story?

Yes, The Terror is based on a true story which is about the real-life events of the Franklin Expedition.

Who are the main characters in The Terror?

The main characters in The Terror are Captain Francis Crozier, Captain Sir John Franklin, and Dr. Henry Goodsir.

What is the setting of The Terror?

The setting of The Terror is primarily in the Arctic region.

What is the plot of The Terror?

The plot of The Terror revolves around two British Royal Navy ships, the HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, which are on a mission to find the Northwest Passage in the 19th century but become trapped in the Arctic ice. The crews begin to face unimaginable terror from fear, hysteria, and the harsh environment, as well as a mysterious and dangerous creature.

Who created The Terror?

The Terror was created by David Kajganich and Soo Hugh.

Where was The Terror filmed?

The Terror was primarily filmed in Budapest, Hungary.

What is the significance of the title 'The Terror'?

The title 'The Terror' refers to the numerous horrific events that occur throughout the show including the harsh conditions of the Arctic and the supernatural terror that haunts the crew of the ships.

What are some of the themes explored in The Terror?

Some of the themes explored in The Terror include survival, exploration, fear, madness, and the consequences of colonialism.

What is the Rotten Tomatoes score for The Terror?

As per the instruction, we will not include any questions or answers related to ratings.

Cast

George Takei

George Takei

plays Nobuhiro Yamato / Yamato-san
Ian Hart

Ian Hart

plays Thomas Blanky
Tobias Menzies

Tobias Menzies

plays James Fitzjames
Ciarán Hinds

Ciarán Hinds

plays Sir John Franklin
Derek Mio

Derek Mio

plays Chester Nakayama
Jared Harris

Jared Harris

plays Francis Crozier
Paul Ready

Paul Ready

plays Dr. Henry Goodsir
Naoko Mori

Naoko Mori

plays Asako Nakayama
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Characters

Nobuhiro Yamato / Yamato-san

Nobuhiro Yamato / Yamato-san

played by George Takei
Thomas Blanky

Thomas Blanky

played by Ian Hart
James Fitzjames

James Fitzjames

played by Tobias Menzies
Sir John Franklin

Sir John Franklin

played by Ciarán Hinds
Chester Nakayama

Chester Nakayama

played by Derek Mio
Francis Crozier

Francis Crozier

played by Jared Harris
Dr. Henry Goodsir

Dr. Henry Goodsir

played by Paul Ready
Asako Nakayama

Asako Nakayama

played by Naoko Mori
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Also known as

  • The Terror: Infamy
  • Terror: Gyalázat (Hungary)

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