Midnight, Texas

Midnight, Texas centers on an isolated little town where people who don't fit elsewhere hide in plain sight. Manfred Bernardo, a reserved psychic, arrives after a violent episode and discovers a community made up of vampires, witches, psychics, hit men and other odd residents. The town's uneasy peace is threatened by rowdy outsiders, suspicious law enforcement and characters' own dangerous pasts, so neighbors have to act collectively to survive. Manfred's arrival sets off events that reveal loyalties and unexpected alliances, while romance, betrayals and supernatural danger keep the stakes high without spoiling surprises.

Premiering on NBC in 2017, the show was developed for television by Monica Owusu-Breen and adapts Charlaine Harris' Midnight, Texas novels. The series ran across two seasons, and its ensemble cast includes François Arnaud as Manfred, Dylan Bruce, Parisa Fitz-Henley, Arielle Kebbel and Peter Mensah.

Midnight, Texas didn't become an awards-season standout, yet it found favor with genre reviewers and viewers alike. It wasn't a big awards winner, but the series earned attention at fan conventions and among horror and fantasy critics, helping it maintain lively online discussion.

Though not a mainstream breakout, the series carved a place in supernatural TV fandom thanks to its mix of horror, romance and small-town quirks. Fans quoted scenes, created fan art and cosplay, and many kept discussions active on social media. The show's tone and character mix contributed to a wider appetite for offbeat, character-driven genre series on network television.

Critics offered mixed-to-positive reviews, with many pointing to the show's strong ensemble and playful tone while citing uneven plotting at times. Audience ratings show steady enthusiasm, with a vote average of 7.411/10 from 288 votes. Key themes include belonging, the ethics of secrecy, moral gray areas and the tension between community safety and individual freedom, all balanced with offbeat humor and darker genre beats.