This October as the new series Hysteria! debuts, offering a chilling look at generational fear set against the backdrop of the 1980s “Satanic Panic.” Premiering on October 18, 2024, this binge-worthy series delves into the paranoia and rebellion of the era.

Hysteria! is the brainchild of writers and executive producers Matthew Scott Kane (Stitchers) and David A. Goodman (The Orville). The show captures the essence of being young and rebellious while also exploring the inevitable fears that come with growing up. At its core, Hysteria! is about both sides of the generational divide—where one side revels in the thrills of youthful rebellion, and the other grapples with the realization that the world is far more unpredictable than they once believed.

The series is set in a small town in the late 1980s, where the disappearance of a beloved varsity quarterback stirs up old fears of the occult. Seizing the opportunity, a struggling high school heavy metal band of outcasts decides to capitalize on the town’s growing obsession with Satanic rituals. As they build their reputation as a “Satanic” metal band, the line between performance and reality blurs when a series of bizarre murders, kidnappings, and reports of supernatural activity take hold. The town quickly descends into a leather-studded witch hunt, with the band at the center of the hysteria.

Hysteria! promises to be a unique blend of horror, humor, and nostalgia, with a soundtrack that captures the rebellious spirit of the 1980s. It’s a series that both parents and teens can enjoy together—though perhaps not without a few chills along the way. As the creators put it, “Growing up is scary. So is parenting.”

Mark your calendars for October 18, 2024, when Hysteria! premieres for a full binge experience.