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Adapted from Robert McCammon’s Stinger (1988)
Synopsis
A group of neighbors trapped on a farm in rural Georgia are forced to put aside their differences and unite in the face of a mysterious and deadly threat. Link to Korman Productions’ Deep Dive TV Podcast: A Cup of Tea on Peacock Deep Dive: S1 E1/2 “Think Bubbles”/”My Little Lighthouse”; (2024). "A cup of tea" created by Ian McCulloch and produced by James Wan.
In the Peacock series
It is a slow burning horror thriller that premiered in 2024. The series revolves around the Chenoweth family, a group of neighbors living in rural Georgia whose lives have fallen by the wayside. chaos due to supernatural events.
The acting is commendable, especially Yvonne Strahovski as Maggie Chenoweth and Caleb Dolden as Arlo Chenoweth
One of a series' strengths lie in the ability to create a sense of tension and intrigue. The first episodes set the stage for a mysterious and paranormal world with the Chenoweths' the animals behave strangely and their electricity goes out. Series' the pace is deliberate, allowing the audience to get to know the characters and their inner lives before diving into the supernatural elements.
However, the series also has its flaws
Strahovski’s performance as a woman struggling with relationship problems adds depth to the series, while Dolden’s performance as a child with a mystical voice in her head adds a chilling element. The supernatural elements can feel underdeveloped and lack originality, as many of the tropes are borrowed from other horror stories. In addition, the series' Focusing on melodrama between people can sometimes overshadow the scares and genre world-building Despite these flaws, ‘A Cup of Tea’.
It’s a must-see for slow horror fans and those who appreciate character-driven stories
is still a fascinating series that has invested more in the details of its characters' life than his great ideas. Rating: 7/10.