Lore (2017)

Documentary · Horror · Mystery

This anthology series brings to life Aaron Mahnke's titular podcast and uncovers the real-life events that spawn our darkest nightmares. Blending reenactments, animation, archive and narration, Lore reveals how our horror legends – such as vampires, werewolves and body snatchers – are rooted in truth.

IMDb rating: 6.6 (6,597 votes)
Episode average: 6.7 ↑ +0.1 vs IMDb
Seasons: 2
Streaming (US): Amazon Prime Video
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 2 seasons indexed

Seasons

Season 1 (2017)

7.08 avg 6 episodes 6.9 → 7.6 42 min avg

Big finale

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	They Made a Tonic	6.9	838
2	Echoes	7.1	648
3	Black Stockings	7.0	588
4	Passing Notes	7.0	498
5	The Beast Within	6.9	493
6	Unboxed	7.6	527

Season 2 (2018)

6.33 avg 6 episodes 6.6 → 5.8 43 min avg

Season 2 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Burke and Hare: In The Name of Science	6.6	434
2	Elizabeth Bathory: Mirror, Mirror	6.6	382
3	Hinterkaifeck: Ghosts in the Attic	6.8	377
4	Prague Clock: The Curse of the Orloj	5.9	321
5	Mary Webster: The Witch of Hadley	6.3	304
6	Jack Parsons: The Devil and the Divine	5.8	307

Lore (2017)

Seasons

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