The Haunting of Bly Manor Short Brief
The Haunting of Bly Manor is a gothic horror series that serves as a spiritual follow-up to The Haunting of Hill House. Set in the 1980s, the story unfolds at Bly Manor, a sprawling estate in the English countryside where a young American au pair named Dani Clayton is hired to care for two orphaned children, Miles and Flora. As Dani becomes entangled in the lives of the children, she discovers the dark secrets of the manor and the tragic history of its former inhabitants, including the mysterious ghostly figures that haunt the grounds. The series blends romance, psychological drama, and supernatural elements, exploring themes of love, loss, and the haunting nature of memory. With its richly developed characters and eerie atmosphere, Bly Manor emphasizes emotional depth over traditional scares, offering a poignant and haunting tale that lingers long after the credits roll.