Hemlock Grove (2013)
A Pennsylvania village harbors dark secrets as two young men confront monstrous truths and a terrifying new threat.
One cannot quench his all-consuming thirst. The other cannot tame the beast clawing its way out. In the sleepy Pennsylvania village of Hemlock Grove, two young men struggle to accept painful truths: about family, themselves, the mystery of the White Tower - and a terrifying new threat so powerful it will turn them from predators into prey.
How intense is Hemlock Grove?
Hemlock Grove is properly scary, with graphic gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated TV-MA.
What Hemlock Grove feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittydarkly comicsurreal
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Hemlock Grove
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 7, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Hemlock Grove for you?
Is Hemlock Grove scary?
Yes, properly. Hemlock Grove is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Hemlock Grove gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Hemlock Grove sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Hemlock Grove OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 2, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Hemlock Grove?
Episodes run about 1h.
Where can I stream Hemlock Grove?
Hemlock Grove is streaming on Peacock, AMC+, Hoopla and The Roku Channel.
Does Hemlock Grove have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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