Popular Reviews of The Hidden People

A contemporary fantasy where things gradually get more creepy and weird. Then they bring in magic and other fantasy things. If you like any kinds of urban fantasy and folklore, you should listen. Well-produced and released very consistently. I look forward to every new episode.

This show took me completely by surprise! At first, I thought it was about a gruesome murder committed by some supernatural being. But it´s so much more. There´s horror, comedy, action, and the well written dialogue performed by skilled acters leads me in directions, I didn´t expect. Really well done. I´m officially hooked!

This podcast is a richly written story told in an incredibly well developed universe. Every effort is made to grasp the listener's attention and keep us listening. Absolutely loved every moment and can't wait for more in upcoming seasons!!

This show is fantastic! Slow start but totally worth it, by the 11th episode I am totally hooked! I can't wait for the next episode. We even have had listening parties. I have loved everything DWM has put out. The quality of the production is phenomenal.

I'm not a fan of the constant quip fest which steps on and undercuts many scenes that were trying for sincerity. I also hate the narrator and think that whatever foreshadowing he brings isn't that useful to the show.

Horror, and folklore, and mystery, and excellent cast and narration. Eagerly awaiting the next episode.

I don't like the brother. And I dislike how much levity there is, especially as it feels so forced.

Amazing podcast. Amazing story. Even the music is amazing!! A lot of action, a lot of suspense. People with magical powers, magical creatures. Very high in the list of my favourite podcasts.

Acting: A-Writing: AProduction: ASound Quality: A-Music: A I just finished the fifth episode of "The Hidden People." I am happily lost and confused. The writing has left its little breadcrumbs, and with everyone, I get closer to to the answer. The anticipation is delicious.The story is about Makenna Thorne, who psychology today would call an avoider. She avoids social interactions, has few friends, and most people shun her as well. Her brother is the opposite. He is warm, friendly, and emotionally intelligent*. Makenna remained in town with her small but devoted group of friends/co-workers while her brother went on to continued success in college and career. Her brother has returned home because their parents have been killed in a home invasion while Makenna was safe in her room in another part of the house.Before your trope alarm goes off, each episode is introduced by an malevolent figure who seems to know what's going on, but it's not what we expect. The voice actor who plays the malevolent character does a fantastic job. Many of the horror podcasts have a "host" that is supposed to be scary, and funny and/or cold. I have given a thumbs down to almost all of them. However, the writer/actor has gotten it right! Anyway, with every episode, we get a little closer to who the Thorne's are and whether we are to be afraid of just Makenna or is it the rest of the Thorne's.This is not hardcore horror, at least not yet. It's the type of fear I like, where it's my imagination that supplies the horror.The A- for acting is the Makenna voice actor's choice of a typical millennial accent without it being mirrored by her brother who was brought up in the same house and town. The A- for sound quality is for lack of imaginative sound effects. There are so many podcasts that have used sound more imaginatively that it shifts the grading curve.Lastly, I love music. I want the album!Those who can, do. Those who can't, teach. Those who can't teach criticize. I recognize the hubris I exhibit when I do a review so I expect to have many who disagree with me. Please post your own opinions and we will be all the better for it.* Makenna and her brother remind of the Dorsal twins Kenzie and Ian Graeme from "Soldier Ask Not" and "Brothers" by Gordon R Dickson. They are described as Kenzie as being all light and Ian is all dark.

It didn't manage to catch my interest. Listened to the first two episodes, and ... nope, not for me. Besides, I'm not that into creepy or horror stories.

Amazing story, so I had to listen to the end of the first season. script and delivery of lines felt palpably like they were being read or acted, it felt very scripted and not like actual conversations like other audio fiction podcasts I've heard. The acting frequently took me out of the world of the story. also too many references to media so I did not get a lot of the jokes. amazing story though and cool lore. also the only presence of a person of color was the hispanic men who were implied sexual assailants. not cool!

DNF at episode 1. Main characters came across as mean-spirited jerks.

Very magical.

This podcast has all the nostalgia and action of Buffy the vampire slayer! Highly recommend to all nerds ❤️