AMC+ and Shudder will debut The Terror: Devil in Silver on Thursday, May 7. New episodes will roll out weekly. The six-episode limited series will also air on AMC later this year.
The new installment continues the acclaimed horror anthology The Terror. Ridley Scott serves as executive producer. Chris Cantwell (Halt and Catch Fire) and Victor LaValle (The Changeling) write and showrun the series. LaValle also authored the novel that inspired the season. Emmy nominee Karyn Kusama (Yellowjackets) directs the first two episodes.
Dan Stevens Leads a Dark Descent
Dan Stevens (Abigail, Downton Abbey) stars as Pepper, a working-class mover. After a run of bad luck and a volatile temper, Pepper is wrongfully committed to New Hyde Psychiatric Hospital.
Inside, he faces hostile patients and doctors with disturbing secrets. He may also confront something far worse. As Pepper navigates the institution, he enters a world where nothing feels real. His only chance at freedom is to face a mysterious entity feeding on suffering within the hospital. That confrontation may reveal a deeper truth. The most dangerous demons could be his own.
Stevens also serves as an executive producer.
Ensemble Cast Rounds Out the Series
The series features a strong supporting cast. Judith Light, CCH Pounder, Aasif Mandvi, and John Benjamin Hickey co-star. Stephen Root, Michael Aronov, and Marin Ireland also appear. The cast includes Chinaza Uche, Hampton Fluker, b, Hayward Leach, and Philip Ettinger.
Creators Highlight Emotional Depth
“Working shoulder to shoulder with Victor LaValle to bring his masterful novel to the screen has been an incredible experience,” said Cantwell. “The story is filled with horror, but also with beauty and the resilience of human spirit.”
He added that the creative team expanded the novel’s themes while Kusama brought a sharp visual style. Cantwell praised AMC for its focus on character-driven storytelling and highlighted the cast’s emotional depth.
“You will love these characters,” Cantwell said. “You will grieve with them, cheer for them, and fear for their lives.”
AMC and Shudder Embrace Elevated Horror
Courtney Thomasma, AMC Networks’ Executive Vice President of Linear and Streaming Products, emphasized the series’ strengths.
“The Terror: Devil in Silver delivers everything we love about this anthology,” Thomasma said. “It blends a grounded setting with supernatural dread, layered characters, and a story that lingers after the credits.”
She noted the dual premiere on AMC+ and Shudder aims to reach both prestige drama viewers and dedicated horror fans. The launch follows Shudder’s annual Halfway to Halloween programming event.
Built by a Proven Creative Team
The series is executive produced by Ridley Scott, David W. Zucker, and Clayton Krueger for Scott Free Productions. Alexandra Milchan produces for Emjag Productions. Guymon Casady represents Entertainment 360. Cantwell, LaValle, Kusama, and Stevens also serve as executive producers, along with Brooke Kennedy.
A Franchise With a Strong Track Record
Previous seasons of The Terror explored a doomed British naval expedition searching for the Northwest Passage and eerie events inside a Japanese internment camp during World War II.
The original series saw renewed success after joining AMC+ in 2023. It became one of the platform’s most-watched library titles. Both earlier seasons are now streaming on AMC+ and Shudder.
