The much-awaited horror-thriller web series- Devil in Ohio was released on Netflix on September 2 worldwide. Ever since its release, Devil in Ohio has been trending on Netflix. Devil in Ohio has left the fans shivering as well as it keeps them on the edge of their seat making it worthy of 'binge-watch'. Devil in Ohio is based on the 2017 bestselling book of the same name by Daria Polatin. Netflix's horror web series 'Devil in Ohio' revolves around a teenage girl named Mae Dodd who runs away from a religious cult that worships Lucifer. It features Bones star Emily Deschanel as Dr. Suzanne Mathis, Mae, played by To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before star Madeleine Arthur. Now the question arises whether Devil in Ohio is a true story or Is Devil in Ohio a true story, or Is Devil in Ohio a real story or not?
The answer to this question is yes and no at the same time. Devil in Ohio is indeed a true story based on the 2017 bestselling book of the same name by Daria Polatin. Although the story has been portrayed in a fictional manner and the Netflix horror series might have sensationalised cultism a bit. Polatin, who also serves as showrunner for Devil in Ohio, had revealed that the producer of the series, Rachel Miller, was the one who came to her with the true story, which inspired her to write the book first. She had further said that she cannot divulge on which person or case the story was based but it 'did take place in Ohio.' It is pertinent to mention here that the entire plot cannot be said that Devil in Ohio is a true story as Netflix's website says, 'it is loosely inspired by a true story'.
Devil in Ohio revolves around Mae Dodd, a teenage girl who runs away from a religious cult that worships Lucifer. After being found in a hospital, Psychiatrist Dr. Suzanne Mathis treats Mae and eventually becomes her guardian until she finds a foster home. Created by Polatin, the series progresses through the consequences of Mae’s attempts to break away from the cult’s influence, which includes the life-threatening dangers the Mathis family encounters. 'Devil in Ohio' introduces an insular cult into its narrative. The cult is named 'Sliocht an Diabhail,' also called “The Devil’s Own,” and is based in Amon County, Ohio.
Coming to Devil in Ohio episodes, here is the full list-
Episode 1: "Broken Fall"
Episode 2: "Sanctuary"
Episode 3: "Mother's Keeper"
Episode 4: "Rely-Upon"
Episode 5: "Alight"
Episode 6: "My Love and I"
Episode 7: "By Blood"
Episode 8: "The Dawning"