The Bastard Son & the Devil Himself
Seen it?2022 | 1 seasons | Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Mystery
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (93% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a small audience and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved Wednesday or The Boys, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: expect violence and sex.
- It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Caught between two warring clans, the son of a notorious witch responsible for a deadly massacre tries to find his place in the world — and his powers.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Limited series that reached a small audience so far; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 98K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Created by Joe Barton
- Jay LycurgoNathan
- Nadia ParkesAnnalise
- Paul ReadySoul
- Isobel Jesper JonesJessica
- Karen ConnellCeelia