Uhhh, is it good?
Should I start watching this? Is it good? (IMDb gives it a 8.3 which is good, just want to see your opinion).
Thanks.
It's a lot more than good, it's utterly superb. Miss it at your peril. :-)
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It'd mind-blowingly awesome! One of the few shows I watch right now.
shareJust finished the last episode after not being able to look away for four hours. I'd watched the first two episodes last week and thought it was extremely entertaining, but after the first two it is visual crack. seriously.
shareIt is wonderful to see that there show JEKYLL everywhere it is a great show and hopeing for season2.
shareStarted watching. OMG. I think I just found my new obsession. XD
Marty: Show me the money, what-what!
I bought the DVD set and have just finished watching it for the third time since the initial TV screening in the UK last Summer.
Stupendously brilliant in every way possible.
Visual crack someone called it? Yup, I'd say that's likely to be spot on. :-)
Is it full on disturbing? Someone told me it wasnt very nice or something... I mean is it gory or yuck or anything?
shareI wouldn't say it's excessively gory - no guts hanging out, etc although there are momements of moderate amounts of blood, but nothing excessive or stomach churning (not for me anyhow).
It's psychologically disturbing in parts, especially the last episode. That is though counter-balanced by moments of great humour and, yes, moments of decency, empathy and love.
Due to the excellent writing it all 'works' though - any disturbing moments don't feel as though they just been added on for effect or shock value, they all have a purpose and dovetail nicely into the general story arc.
but after the first two it is visual crack. seriously.
That it is
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Respectfully, I disagree with most of the comments. I think Jekyll offers nothing behind its slick, expensive facade. It does not make sense even within the logic of its own surreal universe. It is nothing more than an elaborate con game. I have just posted a user comment expanding on this.
shareI'm glad I'm not the only one who thought this was AWFUL!! Dull, dull, dull - and really hammy acting. I actually can't believe how bad it is (and I've seen Plan 9 From Outer Space, and several Canadian movies).
shareIsn't it fascinating how people's opinions differ so much? Such is our individuality.
I DETESTED the highly rated 'There Will Be Blood'. Can't see what people saw in it it to be honest, but as I'm not them, well, that's fair enough.
I think I'll always love Jekyll. I honestly cannot fault it (and that's unusual for me - I usually manage to find faults in the things I enjoy, even if they are only very minor faults).
Something else that I love to bits is The Fountain (many people detest that too!).
Is it comparable to Dexter???
shareFor my tastes I would say that it's far superior to Dexter, but really it's like comparing apples and oranges - they're both fruits but with a very different taste and appearance.
I'd say give it a go - don't judge Jekyll by the first episode, watch at least the first two (or three) and see how it goes. It's easy to find it cheap on DVD and, as a bonus, the DVD set has a few commentaries, interviews and other extras. It's well worth a shot.
Dexter is superior in just about every way possible. Comparison is laughable.
Jekyll has bad, unrealistic dialogue coupled with cringe-worthy attempts at comedy. Not to mention a whole spate of comedy actors in serious roles which removed any note of serious drama the show tried to aim for. The low budget didn't help either, but that's an aside to the other problems.
lol...
Dexter is the dumbest serial killer on Earth.
Sorry it took 4+ yrs to respond, but I just finished watching this Sunday night (Started Thursday, but wasn't home for the weekend) This mini-series is superb! I'm not one who is generally given to the "supernatural", "horror" or "paranormal" genres, but Moffat's writing is superceded only by Nesbitt's portrayal of the character(s).
Watching this has me now looking for more of both Moffat's (yes, I am well aware of Doctor Who, thanx)and Nesbitt's endeavours.
Definitely good and enjoyable, just don't go in expecting a Sherlock level budget. You can tell this was a prove me show for Moffat, so it came with the usual short leash. He did prove himself however, and it's quite good if a little cliffhangery.
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