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AMC's “Devil In Silver” Tackles Demonic Ward, Healthcare Greed

5/5/2026

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Story summary

AMC’s “Devil In Silver” follows Pepper (Dan Stevens) admitted to New Hyde psychiatric ward for a 72-hour stay that stretches to two weeks.
The six-episode series adapts Victor LaValle’s 2012 novel, with LaValle and Chris Cantwell as showrunners.
It is the third installment of The Terror anthology, moving from historic to contemporary settings.
The plot pits Pepper against a possible demonic entity and critiques profit-driven corporatization of U.S. healthcare.

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Story summary

AMC’s “Devil In Silver” follows Pepper (Dan Stevens) admitted to New Hyde psychiatric ward for a 72-hour stay that stretches to two weeks.
The six-episode series adapts Victor LaValle’s 2012 novel, with LaValle and Chris Cantwell as showrunners.
It is the third installment of The Terror anthology, moving from historic to contemporary settings.
The plot pits Pepper against a possible demonic entity and critiques profit-driven corporatization of U.S. healthcare.