Jekyll and Hyde
Created by Charlie Higson
On ITV1
A dark, paranoid reimagining of Jekyll and Hyde set in 1930s London, where a man discovers his fractured identity and grapples with an uncontrollable alter ego while shadowy forces close in.
Inspired by the original novella by Robert Louis Stevenson, Jekyll and Hyde is set in 1930s London and follows Robert Jekyll, the grandson of Henry Jekyll, on his quest to discover his real identity, his true family history and the nature of his ‘curse’ – which his foster father, Dr Vishal Najaran, is controlling with medication. His journey takes him into a dark and unforgiving place, as his alter ego seems capable of anything. At the same time there are shadowy forces trying to find Jekyll and the source of his powers.
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Is Jekyll and Hyde scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 97% of series.
Is Jekyll and Hyde violent? Yes. More violent than 85% of series.
Does Jekyll and Hyde leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 81% of series.
Is Jekyll and Hyde sad? Yes. More sad than 79% of series.
Is Jekyll and Hyde easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
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