Netflix Viewers Say This Addictive Series Can Be Binged in a Single Day
Netflix viewers have been praising a series so gripping that some say they ended up watching every episode in a single day.
The show in question is Midnight Mass, Mike Flanagan’s gothic supernatural horror miniseries, which has continued to attract strong reactions from viewers despite first arriving on Netflix in 2021.
The series recently resurfaced in a Reddit discussion after a viewer asked for recommendations for the most binge-worthy Netflix shows or films. The question prompted plenty of suggestions, but Midnight Mass quickly emerged as a favourite.
The original post asked users whether they had ever started a Netflix show intending to watch only one episode, only to find themselves still watching hours later. The poster wanted recommendations for programmes that were particularly difficult to stop watching.
One of the first responses was simply: “Midnight Mass.”
Another viewer immediately agreed, praising the show’s characters, unpredictable story and emotional moments.
“So many great characters, a plot that kept me guessing, and moments that made me actually cry,” they wrote, adding that they loved the story’s exploration of sacrifice and how far people might go, for better or worse, for those they love.
Another viewer said they watched the entire series in one night and became so frightened that they screamed loudly enough to wake their son.
The praise has extended beyond that particular Reddit discussion. Another social media user described Midnight Mass as one of the most incredible shows they had ever watched, saying they had seen it five times and found that each viewing affected them more deeply.
They also described the series as a masterpiece, highlighting the emotional connection they felt with its characters. For them, the combination of heartbreaking drama, terrifying moments and beauty made the series particularly memorable.
What is Midnight Mass about?
Midnight Mass is an American gothic supernatural horror television miniseries developed and directed by Mike Flanagan.
The cast includes Zach Gilford, Kate Siegel, Hamish Linklater, Samantha Sloyan, Rahul Kohli, Kristin Lehman and Henry Thomas.
The story takes place within a devout but impoverished Catholic community on isolated Crockett Island. Life on the island begins to change when a mysterious and charismatic priest arrives, bringing renewed energy and faith to the struggling community.
At the centre of the story is a young man returning to his hometown after spending four years in prison for killing someone in a drunk-driving incident.
Hoping to rebuild his life, he returns to Crockett Island at a time when the community is already undergoing a dramatic shift.
The arrival of the new priest initially appears to revitalise the island’s declining faith. But as time passes, strange and seemingly supernatural events begin taking place.
The increasingly mysterious developments force the island community to confront events that challenge their beliefs and change life on Crockett Island.
A series that continues to attract viewers
Although Midnight Mass was released in 2021, the reactions from viewers show that it continues to find an audience.
The miniseries received positive reviews when it debuted, with critics praising Mike Flanagan’s direction as well as the performances from its cast.
For viewers discovering the series years after its original release, its combination of mystery, horror, emotional drama and complex characters appears to have made it particularly easy to binge.
And judging by the reactions from fans, watching one episode can quickly turn into watching the entire series before the day is over.