The Fall of the House of Usher

Roderick and Madeline Usher run Fortunato Pharmaceuticals, a company that made their family name synonymous with wealth and influence. Their control over the city and its institutions keeps uncomfortable truths buried, until a series of violent deaths among Usher heirs brings an old figure from the siblings' youth back into focus. The show moves between present-day power plays and fragments of memory, revealing how long-held loyalties, betrayals, and secrets shaped who the Ushers became. It keeps the mystery tight, showing consequences as relationships crack and hidden histories resurface without resolving every question.

Created by Mike Flanagan, Rebecca Klingel, and Justina Ireland, the series premiered in 2023 as a serialized gothic mystery, drawing loose inspiration from Edgar Allan Poe's work and reimagining his themes for a modern corporate setting.

Critics and audiences gave it generally favorable marks, reflected in a 7.56/10 vote average from 736 users. Reviews tended to praise the cast and atmosphere while noting a slow-burn pacing and heavy reliance on mood. Major themes include inherited power, the cost of secrecy, moral compromise in elite institutions, and how memory shapes identity.

The show made a mark with its visual style and strong central performances, especially those portraying the Usher siblings and the enigmatic woman who upends their world. Its gothic aesthetic and blend of family drama with thriller elements sparked a lot of discussion among genre fans and on social media, renewing interest in literary adaptations that cross horror and prestige drama.

Performances and production design were frequently singled out in end-of-year conversations, and the series generated awards-season buzz in some genre and craft circles. While it did not dominate mainstream award tables, it established itself as a notable entry in Mike Flanagan's body of work and a show that many viewers returned to for repeated viewing and debate.