R. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour has built a real following in Australia on Amazon Prime Video, and in the US on Hoopla among viewers who do not usually seek out animation. 4 seasons means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. A harder one to justify skipping than to start. Put it on tonight on Amazon Prime Video and see for yourself.

There is a reason R. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour keeps coming up in conversation. R. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour has the visual identity that makes it immediately recognisable, and the writing to back it up. R. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour is a Canadian/American original anthology horror-fantasy series, with episodes each half an hour long. It ran for 4 seasons (2010–2014), and the writing holds up across every one of them. The visual gags in R. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour reward close attention without ever depending on it. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

Animation fans will appreciate the craft, but R. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour works for viewers who do not typically seek out animation too. Alfred Hitchcock Presents is the obvious comparison, but R. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour earns its own place alongside it. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. The writing operates at a level the format's reputation does not fully prepare you for. Adult animation that actually works for adults.

R. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour wrapped up in 2014, created by R.L. Stine — and 4 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.