Season 1 Episode Guide
Day One: Get Out!
I’m Done
The Awakening
Troubles Can Cause…
Piercing the Veil
In a month filled with disappointing conclusions like She-Hulk and Rings of Power, 28 Days Haunted may just take the crown as the funniest show of the year, albeit for all the wrong reasons. Positioning itself as a horror reality show, which should immediately trigger caution, this Netflix series follows a comical team of ghost hunters determined to capture supernatural activity on camera, no matter what it takes.
The show features three separate teams, each consisting of a “sensitive” and two paranormal investigators, as they embark on explorations of haunted locations across the United States. Inspired by the works of Ed and Lorraine Warren, who have faced accusations of fraud, including their involvement in the notorious Amityville Horror case, these teams plan to wait for 28 days in each location to establish a connection with the spiritual realm.
As expected in ghost hunting ventures, all the classic elements are present. However, what sets this show apart is the ghosts’ immediate haunting experiences as soon as the team enters each location. From flickering lights to eerie radio transmissions and even sensing physical impact, the paranormal encounters begin on day one. It’s worth mentioning that one of the locations is actually a publicly accessible museum, which raises questions about the authenticity of the experiences.
Naturally, these intentional happenings aim to capture viewers’ attention and maintain their interest throughout the series. Yet, despite spending 28 days in three different locations, the team only manages to gather enough footage for six 30-minute episodes, indicating potential gaps in their encounters.
The editing of the show leaves much to be desired as well. The constant zoom in and zoom out functions with multiple cameras, coupled with the use of a map to transition between segments, can be quite annoying. Additionally, each investigator provides talking head interviews, explaining their findings and experiences at different times, further disrupting the flow of the show.
However, the unintentional humor emerges through these flaws. Whether one believes in the paranormal or not, the show goes to great lengths to narrate its own story, often disregarding facts. In the first episode, two investigators attempt to communicate with spirits through an old radio, demanding names. The response, however, is a garbled and obscured sound, leading to a hilarious interpretation: “Was that Liam?” This comedic element persists throughout the series.
Episode 4 presents another amusing moment, where the group at Captain Grant’s Inn discovers a star pendant buried in a grave, immediately mistaking it for a pentagram and perceiving it as possessing significant energy. It’s moments like these that amplify the allure of the show. Undeniably, 28 Days Haunted is far from being a good series, and it should not be taken seriously. Still, it offers unparalleled comedy gold.
The genuinely laugh-out-loud moments surpass anything She-Hulk delivered earlier this month. This show exemplifies the epitome of captivating train-wreck television and absolutely deserves to be renewed for another ten seasons. Netflix, make it happen!
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