Polygon recommends Mike Flanagan’s 2022 Netflix series The Midnight Club as an overlooked weekend binge, praising its blend of supernatural horror and an emotionally direct examination of mortality. Set in a hospice for terminally ill teenagers and young adults, it explores how its residents face fear, grief and the limited time they have, while stressing the value of human connection.

Adapted from Christopher Pike’s 1994 novel, the series uses midnight storytelling sessions to incorporate tales inspired by several of Pike’s books, ranging from witches and time travel to unsettling road trips. Its central plot follows Ilonka, a new resident with thyroid cancer, as she pursues a possible cure linked to a cult and Brightcliffe’s mysterious history, despite warnings from the home’s director; the show also addresses self-harm, drug use and homophobia.