Servant

Shaped as a slow burning mystery, Servant follows a couple in Philadelphia who are reeling from a devastating loss that fractures their once solid bond. Their home becomes a stage for unspoken grief, and soon something unsettling starts to intrude on ordinary life. The couple, still trying to cling to normalcy, finds themselves drawn into strange occurrences that blur the line between care and danger. A deep sense of unease settles over the house as secrets surface and tallies of trust shift between husband and wife. The premiere creates a mood where sorrow and suspicion grow quietly, demanding vigilance without offering easy answers.

Servant debuted on Apple TV+ in 2019 as an original series created by Tony Basgallop. It isn’t adapted from any book or film, and the project positions itself as a tightly wound drama with mystery at its core.

Its spare production design and ambiguous supernatural elements helped shape a wave of streaming thrillers that favor mood over jump scares. Fans debated the meaning of what happens in the Turner house, discussed how grief can blur reality, and spread theories online.

Critics have generally praised Servant, applauding the performances of Lauren Ambrose, Toby Kebbell, Nell Tiger Free, and Rupert Grint, and highlighting the show's quiet exploration of grief, trust, and control in the wake of loss. It holds an average 7.54 out of 10 from 858 votes.