TV - Let's get Primeval
Primeval was originally seen as a ITV's answer to Doctor Who, and it was assumed that Primeval was somehow the lesser of the two shows. However, I think Primeval has proved itself to be an original show and arguably the better of the two.
Primeval didn't have an established 40 year brand to bring in old and young viewers and has instead gone for a central complex mystery, a strong cast of characters and an encounter of the week approach. It's perfect tea time fare, a joy for kids with its monsters and action and enough depth to engage older viewers, even if they tell themselves they're watching it as a guilty pleasure.
The central premise is that gates are opening in time and people, creatures and atmospheres travel between the two of them. A government run team of experts is drafted in to lock down encounters, investigate the phenomenon and keep it a secret from the public.
However, the leader of the team Professor Nick Cutter's problems only worsen when Helen, the wife he thought was dead, turns out to be very much alive and has her own agenda. Nick is played by Douglas Henshall who adds considerable weight to the show with a strong convincing performance.
The last episode of the current series (series 2) is on ITV1 tonight at 6:30pm and the series is set to return next year. You can get series 1 on DVD and series 2 will no doubt follow shortly. And if anyone has the sticker of Hannah Spearritt in her pants, I have swapsies...
http://www.itv.com/Drama/cult/Primeval/default.html
Primeval didn't have an established 40 year brand to bring in old and young viewers and has instead gone for a central complex mystery, a strong cast of characters and an encounter of the week approach. It's perfect tea time fare, a joy for kids with its monsters and action and enough depth to engage older viewers, even if they tell themselves they're watching it as a guilty pleasure.
The central premise is that gates are opening in time and people, creatures and atmospheres travel between the two of them. A government run team of experts is drafted in to lock down encounters, investigate the phenomenon and keep it a secret from the public.
However, the leader of the team Professor Nick Cutter's problems only worsen when Helen, the wife he thought was dead, turns out to be very much alive and has her own agenda. Nick is played by Douglas Henshall who adds considerable weight to the show with a strong convincing performance.
The last episode of the current series (series 2) is on ITV1 tonight at 6:30pm and the series is set to return next year. You can get series 1 on DVD and series 2 will no doubt follow shortly. And if anyone has the sticker of Hannah Spearritt in her pants, I have swapsies...
http://www.itv.com/Drama/cult/Primeval/default.html
posted by paulvonscott at 11:26 AM
2 Comments:
I think the second series will be available on DVD towards the end of March 2008.
What a cracking finale to the series. Huge fun, this show is really gathering momentum. More monsters than you can shake a stick at and frights and shocks galore. Here's looking forward to series 3 already. Just remember...
Things can change...
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