Certified HitMonstrum
The world is full of monsters, myths, and legends and Monstrum isn’t afraid to take a closer look. The show, hosted by Emily Zarka, Ph.D., takes us on a journey to discover a new monster for each new episode. Monstrum looks at humans unique drive to create and shape monster mythology through oral storytelling, literature and film.
high confidence
What people are saying
Updated nightlyMonstrum mostly works because Dr. Emily Zarka makes the monster hunt feel like a real story, not just a spooky list. Each episode takes a new monster, myth, or legend and digs into why humans keep making them, and the storytelling is the part people keep coming back to. The visuals and humor get called out as strong too, though that praise comes from a smaller group. When the show loses people, it’s usually over specific monster choices or episodes, with King Kong, the Yule Cat, or Nordics drawing some lukewarm reactions. Still, with eight seasons under its belt, it’s an easy watch if you like folklore, creature lore, and a host who actually enjoys the weird stuff.
Sentiment split
Every qualifying reaction, weighted.
- Positive76%
- Mixed20%
- Negative4%
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How opinion moved
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Buzz
18 reactions over two weeks, counted by the day they were posted.
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Names and topics that came up
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