“Severance” on Apple TV+ premieres its second season on Jan. 17 — marking the return of the latest buzzy “mystery box” show to captivate the public. A mystery-box show isn’t a ...

Dread Central is excited to present Tomas Morrisson's short film 'Mystery Box' in its online premiere. Watch now.

In a way, this is a prison of Severance ’s own making. The best mystery box shows are regimented and intentional, leading viewers by the hand through a dark hallway, illuminating only a few steps at a ...

Created by Mark Brotherhood ("Safe House"), this series follows reclusive crossword-setter John “Ludwig” Taylor (Mitchell), ...

Building a “mystery box” show such as “Severance” — or “Lost,” or “Westworld” — is a balancing act. When a show relies on juggling so many mysteries to maintain its tension ...