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The Order (TV series)

The Order is a horror drama supernatural television series created by Dennis Heaton.

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

The Order is a horror drama supernatural television series created by Dennis Heaton. It follows college student Jack Morton as he joins a secret society at Belgrave University and becomes involved in a conflict between werewolves and practitioners of dark magic. The series premiered on Netflix in 2019 and ran for two seasons.

Premise

The series follows Jack Morton after he joins a secret society and becomes involved in supernatural conflicts. As the story develops, he uncovers family secrets and an underground struggle between magical factions.

Production and release

The Order was created by Dennis Heaton and released on Netflix. It premiered in 2019 and concluded after two seasons in 2020.

Cast and characters

The series stars Jake Manley as Jack Morton, with Sarah Grey, Matt Frewer, Katharine Isabelle, Max Martini, and Louriza Tronco in major roles. The ensemble portrays students, mentors, and members of the competing supernatural groups.

Reception and classification

The series is commonly classified as a horror-drama with supernatural and fantasy elements. It was rated TV-MA on Netflix, reflecting mature thematic content and violence.

Key facts

  • The series premiered on Netflix on March 7, 2019.
  • It centers on Jack Morton, a college student at Belgrave University.
  • The story involves the Hermetic Order of the Blue Rose, werewolves, and dark magic.
  • The show was created by Dennis Heaton.
  • It ran for two seasons and 20 episodes.
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Canadian context

The series is partly associated with Canada through its Canadian-American production origins and Canadian creator Dennis Heaton, making it relevant to Canadian television audiences.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Order about?
It follows a college student who joins a secret society and enters a conflict involving werewolves, magic, and family secrets.
Who created The Order?
The series was created by Dennis Heaton.
How many seasons does The Order have?
The Order has 2 seasons.
How many episodes are in The Order?
The series has 20 episodes.
When did The Order premiere?
It premiered on Netflix on March 7, 2019.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Order_(TV_series)
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  2. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/80238357
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  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8295472/
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  4. Google Play — https://play.google.com/store/tv/show/The_Order?id=825E99618A1F1FE9SH&hl=en_US
    Supports: Series run, cancellation after two seasons, creator, writers, and main cast.