A mini horror series on a streaming platform is going viral as viewers share their reactions online.
Though it was added to Netflix some time ago, it’s only recently caught the attention of a broader audience.
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Viewers are especially unsettled by one “disturbing” sex scene.
One viewer shared, “I felt physically sick watching it.”
Another echoed the sentiment, saying, “That scene was insane! Someone please erase it from my memory.”
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“This is one of the most gross scenes in TV history, I don’t ever want to be reminded of it,” somebody else commented.
While the miniseries has triggered such a strong reaction from some viewers, many critics believe it’s worth the watch.
Caroline Framke (Variety):
“Netflix’s latest series is a dark, twisted ride that revels in its grotesque moments. Though its story of vengeance and control feels a bit scattered, it’s anchored by a standout lead performance that elevates the chaos.”
Daniel Kurland (Bloody Disgusting):
“With surreal, slow-burning visuals reminiscent of a Rube Goldberg machine, the show emphasizes that revenge is a process. Drenched in neon and fueled by nightmares, it’s a bold dive into themes of identity, sexuality, and the artificial systems that exploit them.”
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In particular, viewers are discussing one ‘disturbing’ s** scene.
After watching it, one person wrote: “I felt physically sick watching this scene.”
Another agreed, adding: “That scene was insane! Please, someone, erase it from my head.”
“This is one of the most gross scenes in TV history, I don’t ever want to be reminded of it,” somebody else commented.
While the miniseries has triggered such a strong reaction from some viewers, many critics believe it’s worth the watch.
Caroline Framke of Variety described the show as “a dark, twisted series that revels in its grotesque moments, weaving a disjointed narrative of revenge and control. Its saving grace is a standout central performance that holds the chaos together.”
Daniel Kurland from Bloody Disgusting called it “a visually wild descent that unfolds like a slow-burning Rube Goldberg machine, emphasizing that vengeance is a patient game. Bathed in neon and soaked in nightmare, it’s a bold examination of identity, sexuality, and the fabricated systems that exploit them.”
The horror series has also earned a rating of 7.1/10 on IMDb and 76% on Rotten Tomatoes.
The show’s official synopsis reads: “A filmmaker heads to Hollywood in the early ’90s to make her movie but tumbles down a hallucinatory rabbit hole of s**, magic, revenge – and kittens.”
Created by Channel Zero writers Lenore Zion and Nick Antosca, it stars Rosa Salazar, Manny Jacinto, Jeff Ward, Eric Lange, and Siena Werber.
The Netflix series, which premiered in 2021, is based on a book by Todd Grimson and shares the same title.
The graphic scene that left many viewers haunted occurs in episode four of Brand New Cherry Flavor.
It follows the filmmaker, named Lisa, as she uses a witch to get revenge.
However, the witch’s curse has strange side effects for Lisa, who begins vomiting newborn kittens, which is gruesome enough to watch.
Lisa then begs Boro to make that stop, so instead she ends up birthing one from a new orifice that tore itself in her torso.
After watching this scene, one viewer stated: “Brand New Cherry Flavor is f**ed up.”
