The Frankenstein Chronicles
Seen it?2015 | 2 seasons | 52 min | Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a small audience and a quick end and a lukewarm 7.1 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for sci-fi fans. If you loved Penny Dreadful or Heroes, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, episodes of about 52 minutes, about 10 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Inspector John Marlott investigates a series of crimes in 19th century London, which may have been committed by a scientist intent on re-animating the dead.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a small audience so far; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 45K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.
- Season 12015 · 6 episodes · 7.5 out of 10Sunday
Season 22017 · 6 episodes · 6.9 out of 10Weeknight
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Cast & crew
Created by Benjamin Ross
- Sean BeanJohn Marlott
- Richie CampbellJoseph Nightingale
- Ed StoppardLord Daniel Hervey
- Tom WardSir Robert Peel
- Frank BlakeConstable Bircher
- Martin McCannRenquist
- Guy HenryDean of Westminster
- Laurence FoxFrederick Dipple
- Maeve DermodyEsther Rose
- Paul KennedyInspector Treadaway