Freakish
Created by Beth Szymkowski
On Hulu
A survival thriller that traps a high school cast in an escalating mutant apocalypse, balancing teen ensemble dynamics against sustained creature-based dread.
A group of students trapped in a high school must fight for survival when predatory mutant freaks take over after a meltdown at the local chemical plant.
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Where to watch
- StreamParamount+, Hulu
- FreeParamount+
- BuyApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, Fandango At Home
Questions people ask
Is Freakish violent? Yes, very. More violent than 92% of series.
Is Freakish scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of series.
Is Freakish easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Does Freakish leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of series.
Is Freakish sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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.
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
Like Freakish
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Freakish
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Freakish, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Freakish, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Freakish, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
