Elves
Created by Stefan Jaworski
On Netflix
A dark Scandinavian creature-horror miniseries that corrupts the Christmas holiday setting into a claustrophobic nightmare of ancient menace and family vulnerability.
A Christmas vacation turns into a nightmare for a teenager and her family when they discover an ancient menace that stalks their island getaway.
Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is Elves scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 98% of series.
Is Elves easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 88% of series.
Does Elves leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 88% of series.
Is Elves violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of series.
Is Elves sad? Somewhat. More sad than 66% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Written about
- The Opposite of HBOFinding
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like Elves, and what each one shares →
Like Elves
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Elves
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Elves, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Elves, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Elves, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
