The second installment of The Haunting anthology series created by Mike Flanagan, The Haunting of Bly Manor on Netflix is a gothic romance drama with a sprinkling of horror. The story follows an American governess hired by a man for his orphaned niece and nephew who reside at Bly Manor. But little does the nanny know that she is stepping into a haunted house with dark, dangerous secrets.
Where to Watch The Haunting of Bly Manor
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How Many Episodes Are in The Haunting of Bly Manor?
There are nine episodes in The Haunting of Bly Manor. The runtime of the episodes averages between 45-66 minutes. You can check the complete list of The Haunting of Bly Manor episodes and their release date below.
- “The Great Good Place”: October 9, 2020
- “The Pupil”: October 9, 2020
- “The Two Faces, Part One”: October 9, 2020
- “The Way It Came”: October 9, 2020
- “The Altar of the Dead”: October 9, 2020
- “The Jolly Corner”: October 9, 2020
- “The Two Faces, Part Two”: October 9, 2020
- “The Romance of Certain Old Clothes”: October 9, 2020
- “The Beast in the Jungle”: October 9, 2020
What Are the Critics Saying About The Haunting of Bly Manor?
The Haunting of Bly Manor has an official critics rating of 88% and an average audience score of 66% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Alan Sepinwall from Rolling Stone writes, “Bly Manor stands completely on its own, offering many of the same thrills, chills, and, yes, frustrations of Hill House without requiring anyone to have watched the earlier series.”
Vanity Fair’s Richard Lawson says, “Bly Manor’s performances are mostly good, and an eerie, sorrowful mood is effectively captured here and there. What’s crucially missing in the series, though, is Hill House’s truly evocative pull.”
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Is The Haunting of Bly Manor Suitable for Kids?
The Haunting of Bly Manor is rated TV-MA, which means it is meant for viewing by mature audiences only. The content material is not suitable for children under 17.