When it was released back in 2021, Prime Video’sThemwas met with high praise, mainly thanks to the efforts of Deborah Ayorinde and Ashley Thomas, while at the same time being criticized for its graphic nature. Now, thehorrorseries from creator Little Marvin is returning for a second season withThem: The Scare, which turns the show into an anthology series in the same vein ofAmerican Horror Story, with the returning cast portraying a whole new crop of characters.
Prime Videohas revealed that all eight episodes will premiere on July 22, 2025, and they’ve released some first look images to whet our appetites, which you can see below.
While the first installment of the anthology series was set in 1953 Los Angeles,Them: The Scareis jumping ahead to 1991, and will see the return of Deborah Ayorinde in the lead role. Newcomers include the iconic Pam Grier (Jackie Brown), Luke James (The Chi), Joshua J. Williams (Cloak & Dagger), Jeremy Bobb (The Continental), Wayne Knight (Seinfeld),Carlito Olivero (This Is Me… Now), Charles Brice (Watchmen), andIman Shumpert (The Chi). Check out the synopsis forThem: The Scarebelow.
“The story centers on LAPD Homicide Detective Dawn Reeve, who is assigned to a new case: the gruesome murder of a foster home mother that has left even the most hardened detectives shaken. Navigating a tumultuous time in Los Angeles, with a city on the razor’s edge of chaos, Dawn is determined to stop the killer. But as she draws closer to the truth, something ominous and malevolent grips her and her family…”
Them: The Scare Will Examine Los Angeles' Rich History
Withseason 1 of the anthology seriesset in 1953 Los Angeles, Little Marvin gave audiences a glimpse into the history of the City of Angels as seen through the eyes of a black family who move to an all-white neighborhood, andthe racial prejudicesthey face.Them: The Scarelooks to further examine Los Angeles' rich past, and Marvin is excited to bring the horror series into the 90s. He said in a press release that he couldn’t have asked for a “more fearless” group of actors to lead the next installment in its new direction.
“WithThem: The Scare, we wanted to combine our love of horror with a look at Los Angeles’s rich history and evolution. This second installment is a new story set in the 90s, one of the most iconic decades for film, music and fashion, particularly in Los Angeles. I’m also excited about our amazing cast: Deborah Ayorinde returns as a completely new character, Luke James delivers an unforgettable performance and the legendaryPam Grier, who has played so many iconic and beloved roles on screen, makes her return to horror…. We couldn’t have asked for a more fearless group to lead this second installment.”
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Them: The Scareis a co-production of Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios. Series creator Little Marvin serves as showrunner and executive producer, along with Miri Yoon and Roy Lee of Vertigo Entertainment, and Steve Prinz.
All 10 episodes ofThemare available to stream on Prime Video.Them: The Scaredebuts on the streaming service on August 08, 2025.
