Little Marvin’s horror anthology Them is returning for a second season. This time, the story centers on an LAPD Homicide Detective played by Deborah Ayorinde. Fans of the show will recognize Deborah from the first season, and Deborah’s mother will be played by the iconic Pam Grier, with Little Marvin returning as creator, EP, and showrunner. We have your official first look at Pam Grier in Them: The Scare. But first, let’s take a look at the official synopsis and get an idea of what this season has in store for us.
Them will once again be set in Los Angeles County (the first installment, subtitled Covenant, took place in Compton circa 1952 but will move the time frame forward to 1991). The new story centers on LAPD Homicide Detective Dawn Reeve who is assigned to a new case: the gruesome murder of a foster home mother that has left even the most hardened detectives shaken.
Navigating a tumultuous time in Los Angeles, with a city on the razor’s edge of chaos, Dawn is determined to stop the killer. But as she draws closer to the truth, something ominous and malevolent grips her and her family…
Them is a co-production of Sony Pictures Television and Amazon Studios. Series creator Little Marvin serves as showrunner and executive producer with Miri Yoon and Roy Lee of Vertigo Entertainment and Steve Prinz.
“With Them: The Scare, we wanted to combine our love of horror with a look at Los Angeles’s rich history and evolution,” says creator, executive producer and showrunner Little Marvin. “This second installment is a new story set in the ’90s, one of the most iconic decades for film, music, and fashion, particularly in Los Angeles. I’m also excited about our amazing cast: Deborah Ayorinde returns as a completely new character, Luke James delivers an unforgettable performance and the legendary Pam Grier, who has played so many iconic and beloved roles on screen, makes her return to horror…. We couldn’t have asked for a more fearless group to lead this second installment.”
Deborah Ayorinde as Dawn” + Pam Grier as “Athena”
Luke James as “Edmund”
Wayne Knight as “Lt. Schiff”
Josh Williams as “Kel”
Them: The Scare Cast
We also have some cast and character breakdowns that may give a bit more insight into what we might expect from this season. This season’s series regulars include:
Deborah Ayorinde: Dawn is one of the only women of color in the robbery homicide division, is sharp and observant, but she becomes uncharacteristically unnerved by her new case.
Pam Grier: Dawn’s mother, Athena. She’s meticulous, clever, and prideful, but her mama bear qualities hide secrets.
Luke James: Edmund Gaines, an aspiring actor who appears to be a sensitive soul but has a deep void within him.
Joshua J. Williams: Kelvin “Kel” Reeve, Dawn’s teenage son, who’s harboring a secret from both his mom and his grandmother.
Jeremy Bobb: Detective Ronald McKinney, Dawn’s partner, who has a reputation for closing cases quickly and through sometimes questionable means
This season’s recurring cast includes:
Wayne Knight: Lt. Schiff, Dawn’s supervisor at the LAPD.
Carlito Olivero: Joaquin Diaz, a newly minted detective who wants to impress Dawn.
Charles Brice: Reggie Marks, a stylish and charming attorney for the city of Los Angeles.
Iman Shumpert: Dawn’s ex, Corey, a musician who’s frequently on the road.
This second installment of Them will consist of eight episodes and will premiere on Thursday, April 25, 2024, in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide on Prime Video.
