Yahoo News Lovecraft Country - how to watch the new horror series
There's a real buzz of anticipation for Lovecraft Country, and (most) critics seem to agree that the hype is highly justified.
Brought to screens by Misha Green, Jordan Peele and JJ Abrams, the HBO series is based on a novel of the same name.
The 10-part series centres around Atticus 'Tic' Freeman (Jonathan Majors), his uncle George (Courtney B Vance) and his childhood friend Letitia 'Leti' Dandridge (Jurnee Smollett), who embark on a road trip to Massachusetts in search of Freeman's missing father Montrose (Michael K Williams).
Using its own genre as a metaphor, as well as a social commentary, Lovecraft Country is set against the real-world horrors of Jim Crow's America while also introducing supernatural monsters too.
"In horror, there's a level of anxiety that your life can be taken at any moment," creator Misha Green explained to New York Times. "That's the Black experience."
Digital Spy named Lovecraft Country a "beautiful, dark, twisted, must-see fantasy", and confirmed that the show will "blow your minds." You can read the full review here.
How to watch Lovecraft Country: when will it air?
The show will premiere on HBO in the United States on August 16.
For viewers in the US, Lovecraft Country will also be available to stream online via HBO's on-demand platforms.
How to watch Lovecraft Country in the UK
Much like Game of Thrones and Watchmen, we're pleased to share that Lovecraft Country will be available to viewers in the UK the following day.
The show will premiere on August 17 on Sky Atlantic.
But if you're not a Sky customer, don't panic! Lovecraft Country will also be available (once it's aired) on NOW TV.
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An Entertainment Pass will cost you £8.99 a month, and will give you access to all of the other shows that are available on NOW TV.
Recent highlights include Little Birds (inspired by Anaïs Nin’s collection of erotic short stories, it revolves around a queer love triangle set against the vibrant backdrop of 1950s Tangier) and Prodigal Son (starring Michael Sheen as a super creepy serial killer).
For full HD viewing on select shows and movies, as well as a host of other benefits that include access for an extra device, you can choose to add the NOW TV Boost option. This will cost you an extra £3 on top of your subscription.
How to watch Lovecraft Country online for free
If you've not yet taken advantage of the free trial on NOW TV, now might be your chance.
You'll get a free trial period of seven days when you sign-up - but just remember that, after the trial period ends, you'll be charged.
Lovecraft Country will be available weekly on Sky Atlantic and streaming service NOW TV from August 17. US viewers can catch new episodes on HBO every Sunday.
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