Teacup is an American horror television series created by Ian McCulloch and inspired by the novel Stinger by Robert R. McCammon.
The first season premiered at Fantastic Fest on September 22, 2024, and premiered on Peacock on October 10, 2024. It has eight half-hour episodes.[1]
On January 17, 2025, it was announced the series was cancelled after one season.[2]
Premise
On an isolated ranch in rural Georgia, several people are forced together to face a mysterious threat.
Cast and characters
- Yvonne Strahovski as Maggie Chenoweth, a veterinarian, James' wife
- Scott Speedman as James Chenoweth, a carpenter, Maggie's husband
- Chaske Spencer as Ruben Shanley, a rancher, Valeria's husband
- Kathy Baker as Ellen Chenoweth, James' mother, suffering from multiple sclerosis
- Boris McGiver as Donald Kelly, an army veteran
- Diany Rodriguez as Valeria Shanley, Ruben's wife
- Caleb Dolden as Arlo Chenoweth, son of Maggie and James
- Émilie Bierre as Meryl Chenoweth, daughter of Maggie and James
- Luciano Leroux as Nicholas Shanley, son of Ruben and Valeria
- Rob Morgan as McNab
- Bill Heck as Lt. Olsen
Production
Development
In December 2022, it was announced Peacock had given a straight-to-series order to a contemporary horror series from Ian McCulloch and James Wan.[3] E. L. Katz was announced as the director of the opening episode.[3]
Casting
In February 2024, it was announced Yvonne Strahovski had been cast in the series, now known as Teacup, as Maggie Chenoweth.[4] Scott Speedman was cast that same month to star opposite Strahovski.[5]
Release
The series premiered on Peacock on October 10, 2024.[1]
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by [6] | Written by [7] | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Think About the Bubbles" | E. L. Katz | Ian McCulloch | October 10, 2024 |
| 2 | "My Little Lighthouse" | E. L. Katz | Ian McCulloch | October 10, 2024 |
| 3 | "Quiet for No Reason" | Chloe Okuno | Ian McCulloch | October 17, 2024 |
| 4 | "In the Heart of the Country" | Chloe Okuno | Ian McCulloch | October 17, 2024 |
| 5 | "I'm a Witness to the Sickness" | John Hyams | Michael A. O'Shea | October 24, 2024 |
| 6 | "You Don't Know What It Means to Win" | John Hyams | Francisca X. Hu | October 24, 2024 |
| 7 | "This Is Nowhere: Part 1" | Kevin Tancharoen | Zoe Cooper | October 31, 2024 |
| 8 | "This Is Nowhere: Part 2" | Kevin Tancharoen | Ian McCulloch | October 31, 2024 |
Reception
Critical response
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 77% of 30 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.5/10. The website's consensus reads: "Stylish and genuinely scary, Teacup's human drama has some spillage but the atmospheric frights of this horror series leave a pleasing aftertaste."[8]. Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the series a score of 54 out of 100 based, on 13 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.[9]
Accolades
In 2024, Teacup received a nomination for Best Horror Television Series in the 52nd Saturn Awards.
References
- ^ a b Rice, Lynette (July 25, 2024). "'Teacup': Peacock Reveals Premiere Date, Shares New Teaser Of Horror Drama At Comic-Con". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
- ^ Petski, Denise (January 17, 2025). "'Teacup' Canceled At Peacock After One Season". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
- ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (December 16, 2022). "Peacock Adjusts Development Strategy, Orders Ian McCulloch/James Wan Horror Drama & 'Queen's Court' Reality Series, Nears 'Bumper In Berlin' Renewal". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (February 28, 2024). "Yvonne Strahovski Joins Peacock's Ian McCulloch/James Wan Horror Drama 'Teacup'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
- ^ Petski, Denise (February 29, 2024). "Scott Speedman Joins Yvonne Strahovski In Ian McCulloch/James Wan Horror Drama 'Teacup'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
- ^ "Video: Peacock Releases Official Teaser for Horror-Thriller Series "Teacup"". The Futon Critic (Press release). Peacock. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
- ^ "Teacup". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
- ^ "Teacup". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
- ^ "Teacup: Season 1". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
