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Houdini and Doyle

  • TV Mini Series
  • 20162016
  • TV-14TV-14
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7.2/10
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Stephen Mangan and Michael Weston in Houdini and Doyle (2016)
Houdini & Doyle: Michael Weston On How The Show Will Look At Some Current Issues
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At the turn of the 20th century the Metropolitan Police were overwhelmed with bizarre cases so they turned to outsiders including Houdini and Doyle, who collaborated with New Scotland Yard o... Read allAt the turn of the 20th century the Metropolitan Police were overwhelmed with bizarre cases so they turned to outsiders including Houdini and Doyle, who collaborated with New Scotland Yard on some unsolved and inexplicable crimes.At the turn of the 20th century the Metropolitan Police were overwhelmed with bizarre cases so they turned to outsiders including Houdini and Doyle, who collaborated with New Scotland Yard on some unsolved and inexplicable crimes.
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  • Creators
    • David Hoselton
    • David N. Titcher
  • Stars
    • Michael Weston
    • Stephen Mangan
    • Rebecca Liddiard
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  • Creators
    • David Hoselton
    • David N. Titcher
  • Stars
    • Michael Weston
    • Stephen Mangan
    • Rebecca Liddiard
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    • 27User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    Houdini & Doyle: Michael Weston On How The Show Will Look At Some Current Issues
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    Houdini & Doyle: Michael Weston On How The Show Will Look At Some Current Issues
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    Houdini & Doyle: Michael Weston On How He Likes To Keep An Open Mind To The Wonders Of Life
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    Houdini & Doyle: Michael Weston On How He Likes To Keep An Open Mind To The Wonders Of Life
    Houdini & Doyle: Michael Weston On What The Show Is About
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    Houdini & Doyle: Michael Weston On What The Show Is About
    Houdini & Doyle: Season 1
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    Stephen Mangan, Emily Carey, and Noah Jupe in Houdini and Doyle (2016)
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    Michael Weston
    Michael Weston
    • Harry Houdinias Harry Houdini
    10 episodes10 eps • 2016
    Stephen Mangan
    Stephen Mangan
    • Arthur Conan Doyleas Arthur Conan Doyle
    10 episodes10 eps • 2016
    Rebecca Liddiard
    Rebecca Liddiard
    • Adelaide Strattonas Adelaide Stratton…
    10 episodes10 eps • 2016
    Emily Carey
    Emily Carey
    • Mary Conan Doyleas Mary Conan Doyle
    6 episodes6 eps • 2016
    Noah Jupe
    Noah Jupe
    • Kingsley Conan Doyleas Kingsley Conan Doyle
    5 episodes5 eps • 2016
    Adam Nagaitis
    Adam Nagaitis
    • George Gudgettas George Gudgett…
    4 episodes4 eps • 2016
    Tim McInnerny
    Tim McInnerny
    • Horace Merringas Horace Merring…
    4 episodes4 eps • 2016
    Diana Quick
    Diana Quick
    • Cecilia Weissas Cecilia Weiss
    4 episodes4 eps • 2016
    Jacob Blair
    Jacob Blair
    • Benjaminas Benjamin…
    2 episodes2 eps • 2016
    Bo Martynowska
    Bo Martynowska
    • Young Womanas Young Woman
    2 episodes2 eps • 2016
    Paddy C. Courtney
    Paddy C. Courtney
    • Mr. Gainesas Mr. Gaines
    2 episodes2 eps • 2016
    Louise Delamere
    Louise Delamere
    • Touie Doyleas Touie Doyle
    2 episodes2 eps • 2016
    Edward Akrout
    Edward Akrout
    • Henryas Henry
    2 episodes2 eps • 2016
    Lady Conny Sharples
    Lady Conny Sharples
    • Amanda Poshas Amanda Posh
    2 episodes2 eps • 2016
    Jerry-Jane Pears
    Jerry-Jane Pears
    • Florrieas Florrie
    2 episodes2 eps • 2016
    Gary Davies
    Gary Davies
    • PC Chris Johnstonas PC Chris Johnston…
    2 episodes2 eps • 2016
    Keith Lomas
    • Audienceas Audience…
    2 episodes2 eps • 2016
    Patrick Carney Junior
    Patrick Carney Junior
    • Upper class gentas Upper class gent
    2 episodes2 eps • 2016
    • Creators
      • David Hoselton
      • David N. Titcher
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    • Trivia
      It is in fact true that Arthur Conan Doyle was friends for some time with Harry Houdini. Although Houdini insisted that Spiritualist mediums employed trickery (and consistently exposed them as frauds), Doyle became convinced that Houdini himself possessed supernatural powers, a view expressed in Doyle's "The Edge of the Unknown." Houdini was apparently unable to convince Doyle that his feats were simply illusions, leading to a bitter public falling out between the two.
    • Goofs
      The series presents Houdini as a playboy. He was married in 1894 and his wife Bess accompanied him on most of his tours, especially in Europe.
    • Connections
      Referenced in The Graham Norton Show: Chris Hemsworth/Jessica Chastain/Kirsten Dunst/Stephen Mangan/Raleigh Ritchie (2016)

    User reviews27

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    You know... it's actually not that bad. Really!
    I was in free fall after the brilliant first season of Lucifer ended, only to be replaced with what looked like a Sherlock knock-off about Conan Doyle and Harry Houdini. What?

    The first episode was a bit jarring, to be sure. Just kind of silly and ephemeral. You know? I know nothing about Harry Houdini. I do know a little about Conan Doyle because I've read all of his Sherlock stories. I didn't quite get it at first.

    I thought the pilot odd and quirky. It kind of reminded me of the Murdoch Mysteries because it felt so "light weight" -- all air, no substance. But then... the show started to grow on me. I continued watching it and I started to appreciate the writing -- especially the snarky Houdini (he's given some of the best lines, dissing Canadians and bigots, for example, but really Doyle and Adeleide have great lines, too). Both the actor who plays Houdini and the actor who plays Doyle take their roles seriously and do a great job -- no matter that the premise itself is just kind of goofy.

    And, in fact, it seems all of the people involved in making this show take their jobs seriously. It's quite good on many different levels, including the production values as well as the writing and acting.

    I set my DVR.

    And then we had episode four -- Spring-Heel'd Jack -- and I sat up and took notice. Now this is really quite good. The main mystery was excellent. There are some continuing subplots that are compelling. I was appreciating the characters more and more. There really seems to be chemistry between the three leads. And they are not one-dimensional but fairly interesting individuals.

    This isn't great TV, but it is far more entertaining to watch than stupid reality shows. And I believe there's lots of promise here.

    I keep thinking here at the end of ten episodes what's the use of writing this review if Fox is just going to cancel the show after the first season. But, hey. At least I am taking a stand. I really don't have anything terribly negative to say about it. The show falls into that amazing category of re-imagined fiction -- Robin Hood, Dracula, The Musketeers, Hannibal... they are really fun. And this show is fun. The TV version of comfort food. What could be better during a blisteringly hot summer?
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    • Release date
      • March 13, 2016 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Houdini y Doyle
    • Filming locations
      • Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Shore Z Productions
      • Shaw Media
      • Big Talk Productions
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      • 16:9 HD

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