Swarm

Swarm is an American satirical comedy horror thriller limited series created by Janine Nabers and Donald Glover. It follows Dre (Dominique Fishback), a young woman whose obsession with a pop star takes a dark turn. The series debuted on March 17, 2023, on Amazon Prime Video. It received positive reviews from critics, who praised the direction, cinematography, soundtrack, and balance between its bright, vivid aesthetic and its elements of psychological horror—though the writing drew some criticism. Fishback's performance in the series has garnered widespread acclaim, and she received a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards. The series received two additional nominations, including Outstanding Writing For A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie for Nabers and Glover for the episode "Stung." Synopsis The series tells the story of Dre, a young woman who is obsessed with a pop star, whose fanbase is known as "The Swarm". The show is a deep dive into Dre's life, her desire, her fandom, and how it takes her to dark, unexpected places. Cast and characters