Perhaps my very low expectations are the reason I found this surprisingly good. It could have been a dreadful CGI-fest, but until the last episode the slick effects are kept to a minimum, and a lot is left to the imagination, which in my opinion makes for a more compelling experience. The acting is solid, and particularly the kids, which can make or break something like this, are not annoying, rather being well-cast and hitting the right balance. The plot is credible to an extent, but completely falls apart in the denouement, with manifold gaping holes in the last two episodes. However, how much plausibility can you really ask for in a show about monsters, telekinesis and "the other side"? Considering this, I think it holds up quite well. All in all, this is a love letter to horror classics, and while references do not automatically equal quality, it has enough to please the buffs and those who simply want to watch something engaging and thrilling. A small gripe regarding references is that, for example, a scene almost completely ripped from Aliens which occurs in the last episode brought me out of the story and made me start thinking about Aliens, and the fact that Ryder had been in Alien 4, which is all rather distracting.