Author Topic: Anyone watching Jekyll and hyde on ITV (UK) (Read 3952 times)

Doug ex-em4 · « **on:** October 27, 2015, 11:20:49 PM »

Just watched the first episode on the itv player and I rather enjoyed it. It brings the story into the 20th Century (early thirties I think so classic Pulp era) and takes it to new levels. I like the secret, Secret Service which has pulp written all over it - it's a kind of pre-war Men in Black. Headed by Richard E Grant and called MIO (Military Intelligence Other, I think) it deals with areas MI5 and MI6 don't cover such as paranormal events, monsters and stuff. IAnd it's on the trail of Dr Hyde/Jekyll's descendent.

Worth a watch.
You Tube trailer:

Doug

Mason · « **Reply #1 on:** October 27, 2015, 11:45:45 PM »

I have recorded it, mate.
I hope it is good but the 6.30pm slot does make me think it may be a bit 'family friendly'....

Fingers crossed, as what you have said sounds promising.
I shall give it a butchers in the next couple of days.

Paul Hicks · « **Reply #2 on:** October 28, 2015, 07:36:11 AM »

I quite enjoyed it. Looked good and not too bad for ITV. I would rather it was just about the MIO as Richard E Grant were the best thing in it. The Dog/Man was very entertaining and looks like a good villain.

Doug ex-em4 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 28, 2015, 10:18:22 AM »

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does make me think it may be a bit 'family friendly'....

Paul - you don't need to worry on that score. Actually, I'm a bit surprised by the 6.30 slot - it's almost post 9.00 o'clock material. Certainly some bits would be quite scary for ~~old age pensioners like me~~ Kids....

Doug

uti long smile · « **Reply #4 on:** October 28, 2015, 12:57:07 PM »

I rather enjoyed it! Written by Charlie Higson - his stuff is normally very good. His Young Bond and The Enemy book series are both worth checking out.

Traveler Man · « **Reply #5 on:** October 28, 2015, 02:45:25 PM »

I've heard good things of this, so I'm looking forward to watching when it reaches these shores. Richard E. Grant plays a great villain.

Andym · « **Reply #6 on:** October 28, 2015, 03:54:19 PM »

Definitely worth a watch guys!......and Paul, don't worry about the family friendly crap, some of it is actually quite creepy! Apparently there was several complaints to OFCOM on that front. Many saying it should've been after the watershed.

Mason · « **Reply #7 on:** October 28, 2015, 03:56:29 PM »

All good news, then.
Thanks, chaps.

I think that I may watch it this afternoon.

Doug ex-em4 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 28, 2015, 05:31:59 PM »

Quote from: Mason on October 28, 2015, 03:56:29 PM

I think that I may watch it this afternoon.

Let's know what you think....

Doug

Mason · « **Reply #9 on:** October 29, 2015, 01:29:33 PM »

Quote from: Doug em4 on October 28, 2015, 05:31:59 PM

Let's know what you think....

Doug

It aint bad, mate.
Plenty of ideas could come from this.
Just in time for our new Strange Aeons campaign that we will be embarking on soon.

In fact, MIO reminds me more than a little bit of M.O.O.S.(E). to be honest.
These fellas would make great MIO Agents...

...with a more suitable darker paintjob, of course.

Cubs · « **Reply #10 on:** October 29, 2015, 05:19:44 PM »

Yeah, the man-faced dog demon 'Harbinger' was horrible! Seriously creepy and worthy of inclusion in anyone's Cthulhu-type setting.

Richard E Grant was wonderfully over-the-top in his unique insane style and the whole concept was fantastic - I love the idea of a 1930's cross between Torchwood, the X Files and League of Extraordinary Gentlemen.

However, I do feel it was let down by the weak acting and the rather 'plastic' feel that ITV drama often has. I can't really put my finger on it, but it all felt a little like a big budget school play, with robotic delivery of lines, iffy sets, modern language in a historical setting and everything feeling a little awkward (plus ultra slo-mo stunts) ... felt a bit like that 'Dracula' series that was on a while back. Know what I mean?

It was okay, but I think I'll pass on the rest of the episodes.

Mason · « **Reply #11 on:** October 29, 2015, 05:28:48 PM »

Quote from: Cubs on October 29, 2015, 05:19:44 PM

However, I do feel it was let down by the weak acting and the rather 'plastic' feel that ITV drama often has. I can't really put my finger on it, but it all felt a little like a big budget school play, with robotic delivery of lines, iffy sets, modern language in a historical setting and everything feeling a little awkward (plus ultra slo-mo stunts) ... felt a bit like that 'Dracula' series that was on a while back. Know what I mean?

I understand what you mean.
Like most ITV stuff, it seems a little 'Kids Tv' and could do with a more dark feel to it.
Too clean and 'safe' I suppose.
I will persevere with it though as it may work out pretty well, if only for inspiration.

Doug ex-em4 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 29, 2015, 06:26:09 PM »

I have to disagree with the last two posts. I think that many of the faults listed by cubs (

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with robotic delivery of lines, iffy sets, modern language in a historical setting

) to be true of perhaps the majority of tv dramas, bbs included.

Then again, and talking of "kids tv" I find Dr Who repetitive, unintelligible and frankly boring so I'm not really in tune with current tastes I guess

Doug

Cubs · « **Reply #13 on:** October 29, 2015, 07:11:41 PM »

Quote from: Doug em4 on October 29, 2015, 06:26:09 PM

to be true of perhaps the majority of tv dramas, bbs included.

Absolutely, I agree. But my TV time is limited, so I prefer have a list of really good stuff to work through, so 'average' shows don't usually make it onto my list!

Doug ex-em4 · « **Reply #14 on:** October 29, 2015, 07:12:50 PM »

Quote from: Cubs on October 29, 2015, 07:11:41 PM

Absolutely, I agree. But my TV time is limited, so I prefer have a list of really good stuff to work through, so 'average' shows don't usually make it onto my list!

They're all average...!

Doug

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