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Crave/AMC+ Unveils Dark Feminist “Yaga” Series, October Premiere

7/26/2026

Summary

Story summary

Canada’s Crave and AMC+ announced that the series Yaga will premiere in October, revealed at a San Diego Comic-Con panel.
Writer-showrunner Kat Sandler adapted her play into a dark, feminist reimagining of the Baba Yaga myth.
Hudson Williams, Noah Reid, Carrie-Anne Moss and Clark Backo were announced as the series’ main cast.

History

Historical Context

In December 2019 Netflix debuted “The Witcher,” a fantasy adaptation that attracted over 76 million viewers in its first month and proved streaming services could fund myth-based originals. The series’ success prompted other platforms, such as Canada’s Crave and AMC+, to greenlight similar folklore projects, including Kat Sandler’s “Yaga” at San Diego Comic-Con. This trend signals continued investment in niche genre series across global streaming.

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Story summary

Canada’s Crave and AMC+ announced that the series Yaga will premiere in October, revealed at a San Diego Comic-Con panel.
Writer-showrunner Kat Sandler adapted her play into a dark, feminist reimagining of the Baba Yaga myth.
Hudson Williams, Noah Reid, Carrie-Anne Moss and Clark Backo were announced as the series’ main cast.

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