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Slasher (TV series)

Slasher is a Canadian-American horror anthology television series created by Aaron Martin.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Slasher is a Canadian-American horror anthology television series created by Aaron Martin. It premiered in 2016 and ran for five seasons, with later seasons released through streaming platforms after its initial cable debut. A related spin-off miniseries, Hell Motel, premiered in 2025.

Premise

Slasher is a horror anthology series in which each season follows a separate murder mystery involving serial killers, hidden motives, and escalating violence. The cast and setting change from season to season while maintaining the anthology format.

Production and broadcast history

The series was created by Aaron Martin and originally produced for Chiller and Super Channel. After its first season, distribution shifted to Netflix for later seasons, then to Shudder for seasons four and five.

Run and conclusion

Slasher ran for five seasons from 2016 to 2023. It was renewed for a fifth and final season in February 2022, and that season premiered in April 2023.

Spin-off

A sixth season was developed before being retooled as the spin-off miniseries Hell Motel. That series premiered in June 2025 and is set in the same universe.

Key facts

  • The series is an anthology, with each season centring on a different killing spree or masked killer.
  • It first aired on Chiller in the United States and Super Channel in Canada in 2016.
  • Netflix acquired the rights for later seasons starting with the second season.
  • The fourth and fifth seasons moved to Shudder.
  • The series was renewed for a fifth and final season in 2022, which premiered in April 2023.
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Canadian context

Slasher is a Canadian co-produced television series, originally airing on Super Channel and involving Canadian production partners, which makes it relevant to Canadian television history and streaming distribution.[1][2][5]

Frequently asked questions

What is Slasher?
Slasher is a Canadian-American horror anthology television series created by Aaron Martin.
When did Slasher first premiere?
It premiered on March 4, 2016, on Chiller and on April 1, 2016, on Super Channel.
How many seasons does Slasher have?
The series has five seasons.
Was Slasher on Netflix?
Yes. Netflix acquired the rights for later seasons beginning with season two.
When did Slasher end?
The fifth and final season premiered in April 2023, and sources list the series as ending in 2023.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slasher_(TV_series)
    Supports: Created by Aaron Martin; premiere dates; season count; renewal and final-season information; spin-off note.
  2. Wikipedia — https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slasher_(s%C3%A9rie_de_televis%C3%A3o)
    Supports: Canadian horror anthology identification; Super Channel and Chiller premiere dates.
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Slasher_episodes
    Supports: Series run, streaming transition, final season, and spin-off development details.
  4. Wikipedia — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slasher_(Fernsehserie)
    Supports: Renewal for fifth season and premiere date; distribution notes.
  5. Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slasher_(s%C3%A9rie_t%C3%A9l%C3%A9vis%C3%A9e)
    Supports: French-language details on origin, production partners, seasons, and episodes.
  6. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/80105452
    Supports: Series description, creator credit, and availability on Netflix.