“We wanted you as the audience to feel the paranoia and the fear that Rachel is feeling,” said Haley Z. Boston, the creator of Netflix’s new series, which premiered on March 26, 2026.
The series, titled “Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen,” revolves around a young couple, Rachel and Nicky, who are ensnared in a deadly family curse tied to Rachel’s bloodline. The curse demands that every generation must marry their true soulmate before sunset on their wedding day, or face a gruesome death.
Rachel’s ancestor struck a deal with Death, resulting in this harrowing curse. While Nicky initially dismisses the curse as mere superstition, Rachel is acutely aware of the peril that looms over them.
During their wedding, chaos ensues as members of Nicky’s family begin to bleed to death, a horrifying consequence of the curse. Nicky survives because he believes Rachel is his true soulmate, but Rachel’s faith falters, leading to her tragic demise.
In a shocking twist, Rachel is resurrected as a new Witness, condemned to witness future weddings in her lineage, forever trapped in the cycle of the curse. The series consists of eight episodes, each delving deeper into the implications of love, fate, and the supernatural.
As viewers are drawn into this chilling narrative, they are reminded of the stakes involved in relationships. One character ominously warns, “Don’t waste your time on bad relationships, because you might end up cursed and bleeding to death from every orifice on your body.” This stark warning encapsulates the series’ dark themes.
Inspired by a personal anecdote from the creator’s mother about marrying the right person, the series aims to evoke a visceral reaction from its audience, immersing them in the tension and dread faced by its characters.
With the series now available for streaming, fans are left to ponder the implications of love and destiny, as the haunting specter of the curse looms large. Details remain unconfirmed regarding any potential follow-up seasons or additional storylines that may emerge from this gripping tale.
