Not Even ‘Heated Rivalry’s Hudson Williams Can Save AMC+’s Witchy Thriller ‘Yaga’ | Review
Crave’s supernatural thriller *Yaga*, available on AMC+ in the US, follows private investigator Charlie Rapp as he searches for missing billionaire heir Henry Park in a town touched by Slavic folklore. The review argues that, despite its intriguing premise and prominent Canadian cast, the series is undermined by an exhausting lead character and an unfocused mix of genres.
Across the seven episodes reviewed, Rapp works with local police officer Frances Carson and encounters several possible suspects, including Henry’s lookalike roommate Logan, played by Hudson Williams, and professor Katherine Hargrove, played by Carrie-Anne Moss. The series uses Baba Yaga voice-overs to introduce themes such as folklore, sexuality and feminine rage, but the reviewer says those ideas remain underdeveloped; tonal shifts between detective drama, horror, comedy and supernatural storytelling also weaken the show.
In short
- *Yaga* follows a search for a missing heir in a town steeped in folklore.
- The review criticises its uneven blend of mystery, horror and comedy.
- Charlie Rapp is described as an irritating and unconvincing investigator.
Explained simply
Baba Yaga is a figure from Slavic folklore, often portrayed as a powerful and unpredictable witch. Stories about her vary, and modern works draw on the character in different ways, from horror to comedy.
Yaga centres on private investigator Charlie Rapp’s search for a missing heir, with a local police officer and several possible suspects involved. Its cast includes Hudson Williams, Carrie-Anne Moss and Canadian actors known to audiences at home and abroad.
The series is available on Crave in Canada and AMC+ in the United States. Its mix of folklore and crime drama connects it to a wider trend of adapting traditional stories for contemporary television.