Apple TV+ horror series blends scares and laughs, according to critics

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] · 2026-04-28 19:22

Apple TV+'s new horror series, "The Wives," blends comedy and horror, with stars Matthew Rhys and Stephen Root. Critic Kate O'Flynn suggests that both genres are most effective when they evoke surprise, whether through a laugh or a scare that emerges unexpectedly. AI

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Apple TV’s new horror series is scarier because it’s also hilarious Matthew Rhys and Stephen Root. | Image: Apple Kate O'Flynn views comedy and horror as "kind

Apple TV’s new horror series is scarier because it’s also hilarious Matthew Rhys and Stephen Root. | Image: Apple Kate O'Flynn views comedy and horror as "kind of the same thing." Both are at their best when they surprise - a laugh or a scare that comes out of nowhere hits the ha…

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Apple TV’s new horror series is scarier because it’s also hilarious Matthew Rhys and Stephen Root. | Image: Apple Kate O'Flynn views comedy and horror as "kind

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