Just in time for the spookiest season of the year, AMC+ and Crave unveiled the new mystery-thriller series “YAGA.” It’s a modern, wicked twist on one of folklore’s most terrifying legends: Baba Yaga.
Adapted from the stage play by showrunner and writer Kat Sandler, the eight-episode series reimagines the Baba Yaga myth. Yaga is the infamous flesh-eating witch who resides in a hut propped up on giant chicken legs. However, the series reframes the lore as a contemporary noir set in a quiet coastal town.
A Disappearance, Secret Lives, and Ancient Magic
The story kicks off when private investigator Rapp (Noah Reid, Schitt’s Creek, The Vampire Lestat) rolls into town to solve the mysterious disappearance of Henry Park (Hudson Williams, Heated Rivalry), the young heir to a powerful local fishery.
Naturally, the case is anything but straightforward. Rapp quickly finds himself navigating a treacherous labyrinth of local secrets, pitted against Carson (Clark Backo, Venom: The Last Dance), a wary local detective. However, he also encounters Katherine (Carrie-Anne Moss, The Matrix), a charismatic university professor with a dangerous appetite for younger men. A town full of tight-lipped locals hides dark pasts and practices ancient, forgotten magic.
A Powerhouse Genre Cast & Crew
Beyond Reid, Backo, and Moss, the ensemble includes Canadian screen royalty and genre favorites like Sheila McCarthy, Megan Follows, Katharine Isabelle, Patrick Gilmore, Ezra Franky, and Hiro Kanagawa. Emilija Baranac, Georgia Acken, Anisa Harris, and Sam Krochmal round out the cast. Be sure to check out our interview with Sam Krochmal. Watch as we explore the series, its themes, and its sex appeal.
Behind the camera, David Frazee (Chapelwaite) and horror veteran Rachel Talalay (Doctor Who, A Nightmare on Elm Street 5) co-direct. Executive producers include Mackenzie Donaldson, Andrew Miller, and Carrie-Anne Moss, with Charles Cooper producing.
Drenched in fog, folklore, and atmospheric dread, “YAGA“ is shaping up to be a must-watch for mystery and horror fans alike this fall. Watch it now on AMC+, Prime Video, and Philo.
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