What is Them (TV) About?
Them is a gripping psychological horror anthology series that takes place in the 1950s. It follows the journey of a black family who decides to move from North Carolina to an all-white neighborhood in Los Angeles, seeking a better life. However, their hopes for a fresh start quickly unravel as they encounter various forms of racism, discrimination, and hostility from their white neighbors. As tensions rise, the family also faces supernatural occurrences and eerie encounters within their own home. Them explores the deeply unsettling effects of racism on both an individual and collective level, delving into the psychological toll it takes on its victims. Through its chilling and thought-provoking storytelling, the series sheds light on the harrowing experience of being marginalized in a predominantly white society.
The first episode of Them aired on April 09, 2021 and the most recent episode to air was on April 25, 2024.