Best Horror Shows To Binge To Get Ready for Spooky Season

As spooky season approaches in October, viewers are looking for horror series to binge—especially with new releases on the way, including Carrie and Other Mommy. The roundup highlights a mix of classic anthologies and modern scares, noting that each show offers a distinct tone, from campy to genuinely terrifying. The list includes American Horror Story (2011–present), created by Ryan Murphy and featuring an ensemble cast such as Evan Peters, Sarah Paulson, Emma Roberts, and Jessica Lange, with each season centered on a new theme. Other picks range from Nickelodeon’s Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1991–2022) and Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2003) to Netflix’s Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (2018–2020).