The Haunting of Bly Manor

At Bly Manor a new American nanny arrives to care for Henry Wingrave's orphaned niece and nephew after the death of the previous au pair. She moves into a sprawling, weathered manor whose halls hold more than memories. The staff, including the chef Owen, the groundskeeper Jamie, and Mrs. Grose the housekeeper, become part of a tense, fragile world where appearances hide uneasy truths. As the household settles into its routines, strange noises, whispered recollections, and unspoken bonds begin to blur the line between care and danger. Past loves, betrayals, and long buried grief resurface, turning a quiet guardianship into a study of memory, loss, and the house itself shaping its inhabitants. Its stories unfold through quiet conversations and unsettling visions that linger after the credits.

Created by Mike Flanagan and inspired by Henry James's The Turn of the Screw, Bly Manor bowed on Netflix in 2020 with Flanagan directing the majority of episodes and a tightly drawn ensemble led by Victoria Pedretti to strong critical acclaim worldwide.

It helped cement a modern approach to Gothic storytelling, balancing intimate character drama with spectral tension. The show's look and sound design linger after episodes, inviting fans to dissect rooms, wardrobes, and motives. Pedretti's grounded performance and the ensemble's chemistry became touchstones for the series and lasting influence.

The series drew attention from critics and award bodies, earning nominations at major ceremonies including the Emmys for technical craft and strong performances, a sign that the Haunting anthology could compete beyond its scares.

Critics praised Bly Manor for its patient pace, emotional depth, and haunting atmosphere, turning grief and memory into the engine of suspense. The series leans into character study as well as chills, exploring how love, guilt, and secrets ripple through a family and a house that refuses to forget.