‘Yaga’ Casts a Spell on Critics as Hudson Williams and Carrie-Anne Moss’ Witchy Thriller Lands a Strong Rotten Tomatoes Debut
The series follows a missing-persons case that exposes a secret society, occult symbols and a cast of Canadian stars.
- Yaga, a new Canadian production from creator Kat Sandler, is now streaming on AMC, introducing a missing persons mystery centered on billionaire heir Henry Park in rural British Columbia.
- Adapted by Kat Sandler, the series reimagines the Slavic Baba Yaga myth as a modern folk horror story, exploring themes of feminine rage and societal fear.
- Investigating Henry Park's disappearance, private investigator Charlie Rapp, played by Noah Reid, teams with Sergeant Carson, played by Clark Backo, while uncovering Henry's close relationship with Professor Katherine Hargrove, known as the 'bone lady.'
- Described as an 'erotic thriller,' the show combines horror elements with twists including undercover operations at a 'dark solstice party' and recurring clues of chicken feet throughout the investigation.
- Following the first two episodes, texts from Henry saying 'STOP LOOKING FOR ME' deepen the mystery, while viewers face questions about Henry's doppelganger and the discovery of Logan's lifeless body on the shore.
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‘Yaga’ Review: Hudson Williams’ Creepy Dual Roles Can’t Save a Witchy Mystery That’s Not Creepy Enough
A reimagining of the Baba Yaga myth (and her own play), Kat Sandler's AMC+ series follows a beat cop and a private investigator as they search a misty, mysterious coastal town for a powerful family's missing heir.
Yaga’s First Two Episodes Pull You in Deeply, Begging You to Experience the Rest of the Series as Its Secrets and Mysteries Are Uncovered
Yaga Premiere Review: Kat Sandler’s retelling of the Slavic witchy folktale will have you grasping for more clues in the dark, while your jaw is dropped wide open.
Despite Hudson Williams, Canadian Witch Mystery ‘Yaga’ Is No ‘Heated Rivalry’: TV Review
The witchy thriller “Yaga” is a Canadian production that co-stars Hudson Williams, now hot enough off of “Heated Rivalry” to earn a “with” before his name in the credits. That’s about where the similarities with the hockey-themed megahit end, though not for lack of trying: “Yaga” — which airs on streaming service AMC+ in the States […]
Yaga is a steamy and enjoyable supernatural thriller whose ambition exceeds its grasp
In the coastal town of Whittock, a prominent local has gone missing. Henry Park (Hudson Williams), the heir to the town’s fishery empire, has disappeared. The local cops, including Detective Carson (Clark Backo), think he’s gone on a rich boy jaunt to Europe. Rapp (Noah Reid), a private investigator of unconventional means, has been hired by Henry’s family to uncover the truth. It seems like a simple case, but what about Katherine (Carrie-Anne M…
'Yaga' Casts a Spell on Audiences as AMC+'s Witchy Thriller Lands a Near-Perfect Popcornmeter and a Strong Critic Score
Halloween season always brings a fresh batch of spooky television, but few new shows have arrived with as much online buzz as AMC+’s latest. A witchcraft thriller built around one of folklore’s most feared figures has been drawing attention since its first trailer, and its casting pulled in fans from a very different corner of...
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