The Spiderwick Chronicles

When the Grace family leaves New York for an old Michigan estate they inherited, the move upends each of their lives in unexpected ways. Parents and kids must adapt to a creaky house full of odd relics, but the real surprises are the doors those relics open. As the children pry into family history and local secrets, they start to notice signs of another world running alongside their own, full of strange creatures and hidden rules. The show follows how their relationships shift under the strain of secrets, new responsibilities, and the thrill of discovering things that shouldn't be real, all while they try to keep ordinary life from falling apart.

Released in 2024, the series was created by Aron Eli Coleite with original creators Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black credited for the source material, adapting The Spiderwick Chronicles books for television.

As of its release the series had not collected major industry awards, though it did attract attention from genre outlets and family-oriented reviewers for its faithful adaptation and production design.

The TV version renewed interest in DiTerlizzi and Black's original books, prompting social media discussion and new readers seeking the source material. Jack Dylan Grazer's vocal turn as Thimbletack and the show's mix of practical creature effects and CGI helped it stand out among recent family fantasy offerings.

Critics and viewers gave generally positive marks, reflected in a solid average rating from early votes. Reviewers highlighted the family dynamics, sibling chemistry, and how the series balances action with quieter emotional beats. Themes include growing up, the responsibilities tied to legacy, and learning to trust one another when the world suddenly feels much bigger and more dangerous than it used to.