THE HAUNTING OF BLY MANOR – To say the second season of this Haunted House series is a disappointment is an understatement. All the peeps agree – slow and boring. The first season, The Haunting of Hill House, was one of the scariest stories I have ever seen on screen (both film and TV). So we were expecting a frightening adventure as Bly Manor is written by Mike Flanagan, who also wrote Hill House, and features some of the same cast. Sadly no frights here. Most of the cast is quite good and Oliver Jackson-Cohen does an excellent Scottish accent. The kids are excruciatingly annoying and the story would have been better served had it been written without including the children. Of course, this would have completely changed the premise, but it needed a major overhaul anyway. Kelly said she was overjoyed she was finally on the last episode. Then she discovered she had one more to go. She bagged it. Mike said the whole thing was so-so with not much going on. Dana binged the entire season, but claims it’s hours she can’t get back. I’m on episode four. It’s doubtful I’ll be able to hang until the end, but I’m hoping some sort of plot will be revealed before I bolt for good. If you want something scary and engaging to watch for Halloween, replay Hill House. Boyfriend/Girlfriend Meter – 0. Toasts – 0.