"Jekyll" (2007) TV series 2007-????

User Rating:

8.2/10   

Seasons:

1

Genre:

Thriller

Tagline:

Everyone Has A Dark Side

Plot:

London, 2007. Tom Jackman is the only living descendent of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. He has made a deal with his dark side: a body share...

Plot Keywords:

Split Personality | Jekyll And Hyde | Lesbian | Murder | Beautiful Woman

Awards:

Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 1 nomination

Cast

James Nesbitt	...	Dr. Tom Jackman / ... (6 episodes, 2007)
Gina Bellman	...	Claire Jackman / ... (6 episodes, 2007)
Denis Lawson	...	Peter Syme (6 episodes, 2007)
Michelle Ryan	...	Katherine Reimer (6 episodes, 2007)
Meera Syal	...	Miranda (6 episodes, 2007)
Fenella Woolgar	...	Min (6 episodes, 2006-2007)
Linda Marlowe	...	Ms. Utterson / ... (5 episodes, 2007)
Matt King	...	Freeman (5 episodes, 2007)
Paterson Joseph	...	Benjamin (4 episodes, 2007)
Andrew Byrne	...	Eddie Jackman (4 episodes, 2007)
Christopher Day	...	Harry Jackman (4 episodes, 2007)
Bruce Mackinnon	...	Malcolm (4 episodes, 2007)
Malcolm Storry	...	Colonel Hart (3 episodes, 2007)

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

UK:15 (video) | Australia:M | Australia:MA (DVD version)

Filming Locations:

Bognor Regis, West Sussex, England, UK

Company:

Hartswood Films Productions

Trivia:

The Klein and Utterson Institute is a reference to Robert Louis Stevenson's narrator from "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," Mr. Utterson.

Quotes:

Claire Jackman: Tom?
Mr. Hyde: Tom? Toms gone, honey!

A new, exciting piece of conspiracy drama for the BBC

Steven Moffat's new thriller is a breath of fresh air for the BBC1 Saturday night evening post-"Casualty" slot. Beginning with super-sexy Michelle Ryan preparing the restraining straps on a chair, you just know this is going to be fun. Ryan is a delight and it comes as no surprise to learn she is the new "Bionic Woman".

The always-excellent James Nesbitt is the star of the show. As Jackman, Nesbitt plays a man who is living literally two separate lives. There's a thick air of mystery in the air and more than a scent of a conspiracy. His transformation into "Hyde" is genuinely unnerving.

The beautiful Gina Bellman has always had a place in my heart, ever since I watched Dennis Potter's puzzling but erotic "Blackeyes" in '89. Bellman remains devastatingly gorgeous and is as watchable as ever.

Comic relief is provided by Meera ("Life Isn't All Ha Ha Hee Hee" and "The Kumars at No.42") Syal as Miranda, a private detective who is mysteriously paid not to investigate Jackman any further.

"The League of Gentlemen" and "Doctor Who" fans will be pleased to know that Mark Gatiss will be making an appearance later in the series as Robert Louis Stevenson.

This is an interesting show - part mystery, part horror, part comedy. It's certainly unique and well worth a viewing. The BBC really have Saturday nights sorted out at the moment as this is a great "book-end" companion with "Doctor Who"!

For those who may find the first episode a little disappointing, stick with it. The later episodes are darker and more satisfying installments.