Horror is an immensely popular genre, but it's usually restricted to movies; for some reason, it just doesn't always work in a serial format, but that hasn't stopped television from trying. Fortunately, a bunch of shows have managed to be pretty good, bringing new takes on the genre and delivering scares in a way that cinema could never do. There have been a lot of these shows over the years, and though many are good, some are just downright amazing.

Fans of horror movies usually flock to these shows in droves to satisfy their hankering for fear. Whereas horror movies end, TV shows are something that can make people scared again and again before they come to a close. The worlds of horror cinema and horror television are vastly different but equally worth exploring, especially the best horror series of all time. These horror shows are among the best on television, offering compelling narratives enhanced by genuinely chilling frights.

25 'Gyeongseong Creature' (2022–2024)

Directed by Chung Dong-yoon, Jo Yeong-min, and Roh Young-sub

Gyeongseong Creature is a South Korean show that takes place during the Japanese occupation of the Korean Peninsula in World War II. In these already trying times, investigators find evidence that biological matter is being secretly experimented on and amassed into a terrifying monster straight out of an H. P. Lovecraft story. This monster begins wreaking havoc in the city of Gyeongseong, causing many disappearances and untimely deaths.

Though its run was pretty short-lived, Gyeongseong Creature stands as one of the most underrated horror series ever made, bringing a unique concept and displaying the boundless creativity of the showrunners by mixing the supernatural with the historical. It's not overly scary, and there are plenty of light-hearted action sequences, which makes it a perfect pick for those who are easily frightened by most horror movies or shows.

24 'Bates Motel' (2013–2017)

Developed by Anthony Cipriano, Carlton Cuse, and Kerry Ehrin

Bates Motel is a prequel series to the classic Alfred Hitchcock slasher film, Psycho. In this series, Freddie Highmore stars as the serial killer Norman Bates, who later becomes the antagonist of the film. He and his mother own the eponymous Bates Motel, a quaint hilltop establishment set in the picturesque Oregon countryside. But beneath Norman's outwardly friendly appearance towards his guests, he secretly fantasizes about murder, paving the way for a revolutionary film that changed the horror genre forever.

Highmore is often known for his innocent, more friendly roles, but in Bates Motel, he proves his versatility as an actor, effectively portraying the sinister mind of Norman Bates, as well as what goes on beneath the surface. Bates Motel is definitely more of a psychological thriller rather than a slasher, but this doesn't matter much because it's super creepy, and even if it isn't as "in your face" as most horror tends to be, its subtlety and morbid content are sure to get the skin crawling.

23 'Chucky' (2021–2024)

Created by Don Mancini

Chucky follows the killing spree of the living doll of the same name, first introduced in the 1988 slasher flick Child's Play. In this series, the doll is voiced by Brad Dourif, who reprises his role as the iconic killer doll from the 80s. But by far the best thing about the show is the return of the original creator of Child's Play, Don Mancini, which meant the series had much of the same charm and pretty much everything that made the original movie great.

Chucky is a show that doesn't take itself too seriously, and comes as both a comedy and a horror. Let's be honest, seeing a kid's doll swearing its little head off is actually pretty funny, and the show knows this, and wants people to laugh at it. Chucky has all of the 80s cheese that is associated with the original, so the show is not only a nostalgia trip for many who grew up watching the films, but also a great introduction for audiences who haven't seen the movies before.

22 'Ash vs Evil Dead' (2015–2018)

Created by Sam Raimi, Ivan Raimi, and Tom Spezialy

Although, given its comedic elements, Ash vs Evil Dead is not your conventional scary TV show, the Sam Raimi series still fits into the category and is understandably a fan-favorite. The high-rated horror-comedy follows Bruce Campbell's Ash, who has become a total loner who avoids responsibility thirty years after the events of Evil Dead. That is until a Deadite plague emerges and threatens to wipe out the whole human race, and he is forced to get back to action.

Despite not being considered horror to some for its somewhat lighthearted and comical premise, Ash vs Evil Dead still falls under the category and ranks among the best in the genre — especially if you're a fan of the franchise. However, we're sad to say that Ash vs Evil Dead was prematurely canceled, even though it succeeded in appealing to most audiences and fans of the fictional universe, whether that was thanks to its performances or its high nostalgic value.

21 'Archive 81' (2022)

Created by Daniel Powell and Marc Sollinger