A horror series branded a ‘true hidden gem’ boasting a perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score is now streaming for free on ITVX.

The Devil’s Hour – which has just launched on the streamer – stars Jessica Raine and Peter Capaldi in leading roles.

Tom Moran created the psychological thriller, which follows social worker Lucy (Raine), who faces torment from horrifying nightmares at 3.33am each night.

In fact, this is the titular ‘devil’s hour’, traditionally known as a time where supernatural beings are at their most powerful.

Former Doctor Who star Capaldi, 67, portrays the mysterious criminal Gideon Shepherd.

The Devil’s Hour debuted on Prime Video back in 2022 and has aired two series so far, with a third to come.

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The Devil’s Hour debuted on Prime Video back in 2022 and has aired two series so far, with a third to come

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Proving its acclaim, the show has nabbed an impressive 100% score on review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes.

In their review of the series, The Guardian described The Devil’s Hour as ‘brilliantly done’.

Meanwhile, Metro described the programme as the ‘best British horror series in decades’ in their four-star write up.

One viewer wrote online: ‘For my money it was Jessica Raine who stole the show and made the whole thing so watchable.’

Another penned: ‘While everyone obsesses over big-budget franchises, The Devil’s Hour quietly delivers smarter storytelling and a darker emotional punch.

‘Capaldi’s portrayal of Gideon is the kind of layered, unsettling performance that sticks with you long after the credits roll.

‘It’s eerie, thought-provoking, and far more inventive than most of what’s on TV right now- a true hidden gem that deserves mainstream love.’

Speaking previously about The Devil’s Hour, star Jessica said: ‘Production got me a big house because I said my family would come and stay.

‘In the end they didn’t because I was very busy, so I was rattling around in this four bedroom house on my own and I definitely found it difficult to sleep.

‘And there were two moments when I actually did wake up at 3.33 on my own… in this huge house!’

Meanwhile, writer Tom Moran said the concept of the Devil’s Hour dates back to the 16th century, when the church prohibited activities between 3am and 4am due to fears of witchcraft.

He explained: ‘The time of 3.33am is associated with the number of the beast, 666, and it’s also been suggested that Jesus died at 3pm at the age of 33,’ he says.

‘So at 3.33, the threshold between the domains of the living and the dead was said to be at its thinnest.’

The cast also includes Nikesh Patel, Alex Ferns, Meera Syal, Barbara Marten and Phil Dunster.

Elsewhere, a Netflix horror series branded ‘one of the best of all time’ launched with an incredible 90% Rotten Tomatoes score – as critics share their raving reviews.

The new miniseries was created by Haley Z. Boston, with Stranger Things‘ bosses the Duffer Brothers serving as executive producers.

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Former Doctor Who star Peter Capaldi portrays the mysterious criminal Gideon Shepherd in The Devil’s Hour

Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen launched on March 26, starring Camila Morrone and Adam DiMarco in lead roles.

The pair play engaged couple Rachel and Nicky – who soon face a harrowing obstacle to their upcoming nuptials.

Review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes showed the series had a 90% rating, based on ten reviews from critics.

One penned: ‘Honestly, the acting is just on another level, it’s so raw and actually makes you feel everything the characters are going through.

Karina Adelgaard from Heaven of Horror wrote: ‘You know a show is good when you find yourself almost mourning the fact that you can never rewatch it again for the FIRST time.’

The cast also includes Oscar-nominated actress Jennifer Jason Leigh as Victoria, Nicky’s mother.

Meanwhile, Silence of the Lambs star Ted Levine – aka Buffalo Bill – portrays Nicky’s father, Boris.

The Devil’s Hour is available to stream on Prime Video and ITVX.