Series synopsis
Hysteria! is an American drama mystery television series that premiered on Peacock on October 18, 2024. It ended on October 18, 2024. It was created by Matthew Scott Kane. It stars Julie Bowen, Anna Camp, Emjay Anthony and Chiara Aurelia.
When a beloved varsity quarterback disappears during the "Satanic Panic" of the late 1980s, a struggling high school heavy metal band of outcasts realize they can capitalize on the town's sudden interest in the occult by building a reputation as a Satanic metal band, until a bizarre series of murders, kidnappings, and reported "supernatural activity" triggers a leather-studded witch hunt that leads directly back to them.
Premise
When a beloved varsity quarterback disappears during the "Satanic Panic" of the late 1980s, a struggling high school heavy metal band of outcasts realize they can capitalize on the town's sudden interest in the occult by building a reputation as a Satanic metal band, until a bizarre series of murders, kidnappings, and reported "supernatural activity" triggers a leather-studded witch hunt that leads directly back to them.
Premise: Hell of a town.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Julie Bowen as Linda Campbell
- Anna Camp as Tracy Whitehead
- Emjay Anthony as Dylan Campbell
- Chiara Aurelia as Jordy
- Kezii Curtis as Spud
- Nikki Hahn as Faith
- Bruce Campbell as Chief Dandridge
- Garret Dillahunt as The Reverend
Supporting cast
- Jessica Treska as Judith
- Milly Shapiro as Ingrid
- Nolan North as Gene Campbell
- Allison Scagliotti as Officer Olsen
Guest cast
- Christina Bach as Dr. Sawyer
- Anna Lore as Tracy McCarthy
- James A. Janisse as Male Townsperson
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | October 18, 2024 | October 18, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hysteria After a popular teenager goes missing, a local band rides that momentum to sell concert tickets. |
October 18, 2024 |
| 2 |
Die Young There is a development in the missing person's case; the town gathers for an event at the church. |
October 18, 2024 |
| 3 |
Can I Play with Madness Dethkrunch hosts a Satanic cult meeting; Linda tries to understand what's happening to her. |
October 18, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Peacock |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 18, 2024 |
| Last aired | October 18, 2024 |
| Status | canceled |