Lately I've noticed a huge surge of new fairy tale based television series, and some of them (emphasis on some) are terrific. One of the best is NBC's Grimm. Premiering in 2011, Grimm is a cop drama with a fairy tale twist. The main character, Nick Burkhardt, is a detective with the Portland Police Detective who leads a quiet life with his girlfriend Juliette . . . that is until he learns that he's a Grimm, a line of guardians tasked with hunting down rogue Wesen (fairy tale monsters).
Grimm is a fun and exciting series, watching Nick walk the line between upholder of the law and fairy tale hunter. Each week focuses on a different police case and their supernatural ties -- ties that Nick must investigate, all the while concealing them from his partner. He often seeks help from his friend Monroe, a vegetarian Blutbad (aka. The Big Bad Wolf) who turned away from a life of killing little pigs in favor of clock-making and crime solving.
What's unexpected and interesting about the series is the fact that most of the fairy tale creatures featured are villains. There are ogres and Bauerschwein, Hexenbiest and Jagerbar. It's a very different version of modern day fairy tales in which the human world requires protection from these creatures. They are little to no handsome princes and elegant princesses, and what few there are . . . well, let's just say they're different. It definitely grasps the darker fairy tale concept that the Brothers Grimm initially wrote about.
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This post is part of the Blogging from A to Z Challenge. My theme (in case you didn't already guess) is Fairy Tales. Stay tuned for the rest of the alphabet, and if you'd like to check out the other participants, simply click here.
I love Grimm. The characters are constantly evolving which makes it interesting.
ReplyDeleteI tried really hard to like Grimm, but I just couldn't get into it and stopped watching it after about episode 5. Once Upon A Time (probably the "other" show you are talking about, but that's OK, to each his own) is the only American show that I faithfully watch on a regular basis (although not all storylines have been good). And, it's the first time I've been dedicated to an American show since ER. I'm still on the fence with Sleepy Hollow (I think it's my love for Tom Mison - my favorite Bingley, that keeps me watching it, although I'm very sporadic with it).
ReplyDeleteI'm like Keebles up there. We tried, the hubby and I. We don't even like Once Upon a Time. *shrugs* We like things with deeper characters and a little more weight. We couldn't get into Sleepy Hollow either, although that was totally the MC. Guess I just don't do the "tough chic" thing. *shrugs*
ReplyDeleteI've never watched Grimm. I wanted to, but just couldn't find the time. It has the supernatural element that I love though. :)
ReplyDeleteI've watched a few episodes, but just too many shows on right now. But if it means more speculative fiction type of shows, then I am all for it.
ReplyDeleteI watched this for a while, but then we moved across the country and I lost the thread of the stories in the upheaval. Haven't gone back to catch up.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I like Grimm too. It's dark just the way I like it.
ReplyDeleteI started watching Grimm, but lost contact with it - I keep seeing adverts for it occasionally and thinking I need to go back.
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i watched the first few episodes on hulu when they came out. i liked it, but it's hard to find time anymore. saw the one episode with that thing that sucked the life out of the pregnant chic. that was gross and creepy and just plain freaky too.
ReplyDeleteI liked the first two seasons pretty well. His werewolf buddy is probably my favorite character.
ReplyDeleteThis looks great - I hope we get it in the UK :)
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This is one of my favourites. I have watched this show from the beginning. I love the intricate plot turns and that it is not so black and white. I love the scared guy who turns into a little piggie and the mermaids were great. The 3 little bears episode was quite good too-well all are great
ReplyDeleteHere's another show I think I would like, but just haven't had the time to get hooked on it. I saw one episode, but can't remember when it comes on and haven't watched it again. Maybe I'll have to find it on netflix.
ReplyDeleteGrimm instantly took me to Grimm's fairy tales..The show sounds interesting and also a very interesting topic for the challenge.. Will lurk here more often ..
ReplyDeleteWe had the same G! :) Mine is a different format though, since I made up a silly gif for it, and included some comments by fans. I love Grimm; it's one of my favorites!
ReplyDeleteRandom Musings from the KristenHead — G is for 'Grimm' (and Goofing Off)