Stephen King Praises Netflix’s New 4-Part Psychological Horror Series Releasing Next Week

Published Sep 18, 2026, 12:28 PM EDT

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Stephen King shares kind words about an upcoming Netflix horror series.

When it comes to horror, King still reigns supreme. The author is responsible for some of the most iconic books ever published in the genre, including classics like The Shining, It, and Carrie, among many others. On top of remaining busy as an author, King also keeps up to date on new horror movies and TV shows, recently sharing his support for projects like From, Widow's Bay, and Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed.

On X, King has now voiced his support for a new upcoming horror series called My Sad Dead. The show, which doesn't release until next week on September 24, has earned the author's praise for its strong premise. Check out King's post below:

Cool idea! What if someone who could hear (and sometimes see) the dead fell into a city's water supply and decomposed? And after drinking the water, EVERYONE could do it? MY SAD DEAD (Netflix. September 24). My old amigo Pablo Larrain directed.

Created by Larrain and based on source material by author Mariana Enríquez, My Sad Dead's Netflix bow will follow its premiere at the San Sebastián International Film Festival. The Spanish-language series consists of four episodes and stars Mercedes Morán, Dolores Fonzi, Alejandra Flechner, and Carolina Álvarez. The official synopsis is below:

Ema, a recently retired doctor who can see the dead, tries to process her mother's death and her own unresolved matters. The arrival of her niece Julie and the murder of three teenagers in Piedrabuena, a suburban neighborhood marked by violence, trigger a strange phenomenon that breaks the fragile balance between the living and the dead. What had been Ema's burden until then begins to spread throughout the neighborhood: the dead start to make themselves present, and no one will be able to escape the sound of their own ghosts.

Written by Larrain, Enríquez, Guillermo Calderón, and Anastasia Ayazi, the upcoming horror series marks the latest project for Larrain after feature films like Jackie (2016), Spencer (2021), and Maria (2024). Larrain is no stranger to the world of TV, however, having directed episodes of shows like Neruda, Homemade, and Lisey's Story.

As for King, the author continues to release new books, and his latest recommendation arrives as new adaptations of his work continue to be released at a regular cadence. Last year alone saw the release of The Monkey, The Long Walk, and Edgar Wright's The Running Man. Reviews for The Long Walk were especially positive, and the film, like The Monkey, was also a box office success.

Coming up for the author, Prime Video is gearing up for the release of Mike Flanagan's Carrie TV show, which is already earning generating buzz after an early screening. In terms of feature film adaptations, some big ones remain in the works, including Billy Summers, Mister Yummy, and Flanagan's The Mist.

Though My Sad Dead's Spanish-language presentation could somewhat limit its audience, Squid Game has already proven that audiences will show up for projects with strong premises that are well executed. It remains to be seen whether the upcoming horror series will catch on with Netflix subscribers, but King's latest post is sure to create more hype for the project, potentially increasing viewership.