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Rating: 3.8/5
Review: "Scream the TV series season 1 review"

After four films, MTV felt it wanted to bring the younger generation a updated version of Scream. The TV series clearly fits the demographic with its young attractive cast, technology and updated film references. Is it as good as the film franchise? I would say close, for the younger audience. It retains some of the things the franchise is famous for. The update of the Ghostface's mask somehow works in the series.

Episode 1-10: The first episode starts like all the other films: a kill. Bella Thorne, looking as attractive as she can in a bikini, is the first kill and it is no spoiler. After the first episode, I began to wonder if it would adopt to some of the whodunit TV series where a character is killed in every episode (Harper's Island for an instance). Unfortunately, it is not. But it becomes a good thing as there is anticipation of who will die next. The main characters are developed into almost like a regular cast for the following seasons. No spoilers here but characters do die. Episode 4-7 slow down a little where the background stories are revealed. Episode 8 picks up the speed. The final reveal of the killer in episode 10 is not as satisfying as I thought it would be but it is a serviceable reveal for the franchise.

Overall: MTV updates the Scream franchise for the younger audience and it is not a bad thing. MTV is smart enough to keep the tension and blood without going over-the-top. Being part of the younger generation, I was engaged with its suspense and plot twists although the references to modern films is kind of overkill. Fans of the franchise may be annoyed by the immature characterisation of the young cast so I can't say if fans will really enjoy this one. Those new to the Scream would probably enjoy it more. Although one chapter is wrapped up, it is promised to return with more secrets.

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