The Hunger, a British-Canadian horror anthology spanning two seasons and 44 episodes between 1997 and 2000, featured Terence Stamp as Season 1 host and David Bowie as Season 2 host. The series developed a reputation as an erotic, psychologically intense take on the horror anthology format, distinguishing itself through both prestigious on-camera talent and behind-the-scenes creative involvement.

The show has inexplicably climbed streaming charts in mid-2026, currently holding the seventh-most-watched position on Apple TV Store in the United States. This resurgence lacks conventional explanation—no anniversary milestone, planned revival, or seasonal horror surge typically associated with October. The sudden reappearance of the decades-old series represents an unusual case of forgotten television recapturing mainstream visibility without apparent promotional catalyst.