Hudson Williams’ New Witchy Thriller ‘Yaga’ Drops Today

Hudson Williams, the breakout star of “Heated Rivalry,” is back on screens in a new supernatural thriller. The Canadian Crave original series “Yaga” premieres today, October 23, just in time for Halloween ^[1].

The series, inspired by the legend of Baba Yaga, follows private investigator Rapp (Noah Reid) as he investigates the disappearance of Henry Park (Williams), a young heir to a powerful fishery, in a small coastal town ^[1].

He quickly clashes with local detective Carson (Clark Backo), a charismatic university professor with a taste for younger men, and Katherine, played by Carrie-Anne Moss, known for her role in “The Matrix” ^[1].

The two-episode premiere drops on AMC+ at 3 a.m. ET on Friday, Oct. 23 ^[1]. The series is airing exclusively on AMC+ in the U.S., with both the ad-supported and Premium subscription tiers including access to “Yaga”.

AMC+ offers a seven-day free trial for new users, with the ad-supported plan priced at $7.99/month and the Premium plan at $10.99/month ^[1]. New episodes will continue weekly through Nov. 27, with each new installment released at 3 a.m. ET.

“Yaga” is adapted from a 2019 play by Kat Sandler, who also serves as showrunner ^[1]. The series blends mystery, ancient magic, and enigmatic characters in a story set against a coastal backdrop. The story was first reported by New York Post.