Have recently been catching up with the
mountains of programmes lurking on the Sky planner thingy, so here’s the
most squeeful of the bunch:
(Warning! There will be spoilers!)
Orphan Black
Seriously though, what is not to love about Orphan Black? It’s smart, fast paced and has some fantastic characters. Most of whom are played by Tatiana Maslany, because, clones! Look, there is no way you can’t mention the clones, as they’re a thing from the first episode when Sarah Manning sees someone who looks just like her jump in front of a train. And then she discovers there’s more women who look just like her. Shenanigans inevitably ensue.
And each clone has very distinct personalities (science-girl clone is definitely my favourite!) with the added fun of the odd clone having to pretend to be another of the clones as and when plot-reasons rear their heads. And, of course, there’s conspiracies, and shocking plot twists all over the place and with exception of a couple of draggy bits involving Paul the boring boyfriend, the storytelling is fantastic with never a dull moment. Also any scene with foster brother Felix in is a delight.
But even better than all of that, it’s a female led sci-fi thing! A bloody brilliant female led sci-fi thing.
Elementary
In my ever so humble one, Elementary has blown Sherlock away and left it lounging bitter and twisted in the dust. Joan Watson, people! Joan Watson is so many kinds of awesome. And this version of Holmes is definitely a fun one. And their working partnership is fabulous. Oh, and the Moriarty reveal! While it would have been nice to have Irene Adler as a seperate entity, maybe even being team villain with a Mrs Moriarty, Moriarty being Irene Adler was a rather neat twist. And I’m loving the brotherly rivalry between Sherlock and Mycroft. And the relationships Holmes has with the local cops is pretty good too.
But mainly: Joan Watson, people!
Dracula
I freely admit to being sceptical about this one. I’d seen a trailer with Meyers doing the terrible southern accent and immediately thought the worst. Except, it turns out there’s a plot related reason for the dodgy accent and he switches it off given the company. Oh, and Mina is now studying to be a doctor. And Renfield! Best version of Renfield ever! (Jonathan Harker remains a boring sod, which is a thing that is constant in every adaption I’ve ever seen.)
Am currently only 4 episodes into the series but so far it’s both deliciously bizarre (epic battle for coolant and the overthrowing of the evil fossil fuel magnates, who also hunt vampires!) and gorgeously presented.
Then, or course, there must be squeeing about Doctor Who, but what with the Night of the Doctor, Day of the Doctor and Five Doctors(ish) Rebooted, that’s going to have to be another post!
Pics:
Cosima/Orphan Black from http://www.bbcamerica.com
Elementary from www.digitalspy.com
Dracula from www.radiotimes.com
(Warning! There will be spoilers!)
Orphan Black
Seriously though, what is not to love about Orphan Black? It’s smart, fast paced and has some fantastic characters. Most of whom are played by Tatiana Maslany, because, clones! Look, there is no way you can’t mention the clones, as they’re a thing from the first episode when Sarah Manning sees someone who looks just like her jump in front of a train. And then she discovers there’s more women who look just like her. Shenanigans inevitably ensue.
And each clone has very distinct personalities (science-girl clone is definitely my favourite!) with the added fun of the odd clone having to pretend to be another of the clones as and when plot-reasons rear their heads. And, of course, there’s conspiracies, and shocking plot twists all over the place and with exception of a couple of draggy bits involving Paul the boring boyfriend, the storytelling is fantastic with never a dull moment. Also any scene with foster brother Felix in is a delight.
But even better than all of that, it’s a female led sci-fi thing! A bloody brilliant female led sci-fi thing.
Elementary
In my ever so humble one, Elementary has blown Sherlock away and left it lounging bitter and twisted in the dust. Joan Watson, people! Joan Watson is so many kinds of awesome. And this version of Holmes is definitely a fun one. And their working partnership is fabulous. Oh, and the Moriarty reveal! While it would have been nice to have Irene Adler as a seperate entity, maybe even being team villain with a Mrs Moriarty, Moriarty being Irene Adler was a rather neat twist. And I’m loving the brotherly rivalry between Sherlock and Mycroft. And the relationships Holmes has with the local cops is pretty good too.
But mainly: Joan Watson, people!
Dracula
I freely admit to being sceptical about this one. I’d seen a trailer with Meyers doing the terrible southern accent and immediately thought the worst. Except, it turns out there’s a plot related reason for the dodgy accent and he switches it off given the company. Oh, and Mina is now studying to be a doctor. And Renfield! Best version of Renfield ever! (Jonathan Harker remains a boring sod, which is a thing that is constant in every adaption I’ve ever seen.)
Am currently only 4 episodes into the series but so far it’s both deliciously bizarre (epic battle for coolant and the overthrowing of the evil fossil fuel magnates, who also hunt vampires!) and gorgeously presented.
Then, or course, there must be squeeing about Doctor Who, but what with the Night of the Doctor, Day of the Doctor and Five Doctors(ish) Rebooted, that’s going to have to be another post!
Pics:
Cosima/Orphan Black from http://www.bbcamerica.com
Elementary from www.digitalspy.com
Dracula from www.radiotimes.com
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