Demons (2009– )

Writers:

Johnny Capps (creator), Julian Murphy (creator),

Stars:

Philip Glenister, Zoë Tapper, Christian Cooke

Cast

Series cast summary:
Philip Glenister	...	Rupert Galvin (6 episodes, 2009)
Zoë Tapper	...	Mina Harker (6 episodes, 2009)
Christian Cooke	...	Luke Van Helsing (6 episodes, 2009)
Holliday Grainger	...	Ruby (6 episodes, 2009)
Saskia Wickham	...	Jenny Rutherford (4 episodes, 2009)
Paul Vigrass	...	Van Helsing (4 episodes, 2009)

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

blind woman | one word title | tv mini series

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Genres:

Drama | Family | Fantasy | Thriller

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Details

Official Sites:

ITV [uk]

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 January 2009 (UK)

Also Known As:

Démonvadász - Az utolsó Van Helsing

Company Credits

Production Co:

Shine

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min (6 parts)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

User Reviews

Not Bad Very Promising But Has A Ways To Go

Reading reviews you can see a sharp division of opinion. So should you watch ITV's Demons and why is an American commenting on this show? As a fan of British Cult television I have to say I was a bit skeptical. I mean Joseph Hill Whedon's popularity and influence on British science-fiction and fantasy is all over Demons. Never having been a big fan of Buffy the Vampire Slayer or Angel or the more recent Supernatural (and yes I know Supernatural isn't by Whedon but it sure as hell is inspired by Whedon)I have never understood the need to imitate that formula. Demons like Supernatural isn't a bad show just it makes me feel like its gotta long way to go. The ideas are sure as hell there: were-hyenas in hoodies, ancient demons, rat men who like to experiment on people(shades of Douglas Adams), and next week we get VAMPIRES (not a surprise with the Bram Stoker angle).But what isn't there is time. What I mean to say is that ITV has once again refused to whole heartedly get behind this show (no doubt afraid of risking a flop)and it shows in the way the show is constructed. Six episodes is simply not enough episodes to string a nuanced story on. Which is too bad for Demons because what I see I do indeed like. Demons is not a bad show but neither were Buffy, Angel, or Supernatural.Demons is promising but it has a ways to go to being great. And by the way Philip Glenister's American accent rocks!