Home > The Frankenstein Chronicles > Season 1 « TV Series Page The Frankenstein Chronicles: Season 1 (2015) SEASON: Season 1 Season 1 Season 2 Want to see Episode List Season 1 The Frankenstein Chronicles Critics Consensus Well-cast and effectively eerie, The Frankenstein Chronicles delivers on the grim and the gore -- though it could stand to be a little less bloody. 78% TOMATOMETER Critic Ratings: 9 88% Audience Score User Ratings: 145 More Info × Close Submit review Want to see Submit review Super Reviewer Super Reviewer Tap to review this movie Review this tv season Edit Review Super Reviewer Rate this season Oof, that was Rotten. Meh, it passed the time. It’s good – I’d recommend it. Awesome! So Fresh: Absolute Must See! What did you think of this tv season? (optional) Submit Continue Super Reviewer Step 2 of 2 How did you get your ticket? Submit By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. You're almost there! Just confirm how you got your ticket. Super Reviewer Rate this season Oof, that was Rotten. Meh, it passed the time. It’s good – I’d recommend it. Awesome! So Fresh: Absolute Must See! What did you think of this tv season? (optional) Submit How did you get your ticket? Submit By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. Episodes 1 A World Without God In the Season 1 premiere of this crime-drama set in 19th century London, Inspector John Marlott discovers the body of a child washed up on the shores of the Thames River. He is ordered to lead the investigation, but the details are to remain confidential. More 2 Seeing Things Marlott visits an artist and printmaker who is on his deathbed. Later, he confers with a local policeman who has been keeping watch on a pub that is a known gathering spot for body snatchers. Together, they plan to arrest a person of interest that can aid them in their investigation. More 3 All the Lost Children Marlott travels to Kentish Town to question Mary Shelley. More 4 The Fortune of War Marlott and Pritty discover a tunnel under the Smithfield markets that runs between the Fortunes of War pub and St Bart's Hospital. More 5 The Frankenstein Murders There is a public outcry after the publication of Boz's article. More 6 Lost and Found In the Season 1 finale, Inspector Marlott pieces together all of the evidence that leads him to the final suspect. More Tv Season Info What started as an undercover operation to bust drug trafficking across the River Thames turns into something more gruesome when Inspector John Marlott (Sean Bean) finds a patched-up body on the riverbank. His discovery attracts the attention of renowned surgeon Sir William Chester (Samuel West) and Her Majesty's Home Secretary Sir Robert Peel (Tom Ward), who task him to solve the case as quickly and quietly as possible so it won't derail their political agenda. As Inspector Marlott delves more deeply into the mystery of the patchwork corpse, he finds that he may have uncovered a secret best left alone. The first season of "The Frankenstein Chronicles" also stars Ed Stoppard and Vanessa Kirby as the siblings Lord Daniel and Lady Jemima Harvey, Elliot Cowan as Sir Bentley Warburton, Robbie Gee as Billy Oates, Richie Campbell as Joseph Nightingale, Steven Berkoff as William Blake, and Anna Maxwell Martin as Mary Shelley. Genre: Mystery & Suspense Network: ITV Premiere Date: Creator: Benjamin Ross Exec. Producers: Tracey Scoffield, Frank Doelger Cast Sean Bean as John Marlott Anna Maxwell Martin as Mary Shelley Vanessa Kirby as Lady Jemina Kirby Steven Berkoff as William Blake Deirdre Mullins as Agnes Marlott Charlie Creed-Miles Samuel West Tom Ward as Sir Robert Peel Ed Stoppard as Lord Daniel Hervey Elliot Cowan Hugh O'Conor Joe Tucker Kate Dickie Lalor Roddy Patrick Fitzsymons Shawn Mason Robbie Gee Ryan Sampson Shaun Mason Steve Wilson Stuart Graham Richie Campbell as Joseph Nightingale Show More Cast Episodes 1 A World Without God In the Season 1 premiere of this crime-drama set in 19th century London, Inspector John Marlott discovers the body of a child washed up on the shores of the Thames River. He is ordered to lead the investigation, but the details are to remain confidential. More 2 Seeing Things Marlott visits an artist and printmaker who is on his deathbed. Later, he confers with a local policeman who has been keeping watch on a pub that is a known gathering spot for body snatchers. Together, they plan to arrest a person of interest that can aid them in their investigation. More 3 All the Lost Children Marlott travels to Kentish Town to question Mary Shelley. More 4 The Fortune of War Marlott and Pritty discover a tunnel under the Smithfield markets that runs between the Fortunes of War pub and St Bart's Hospital. More 5 The Frankenstein Murders There is a public outcry after the publication of Boz's article. More 6 Lost and Found In the Season 1 finale, Inspector Marlott pieces together all of the evidence that leads him to the final suspect. More Critic Reviews for The Frankenstein Chronicles Season 1 All Critics (9) | Top Critics (4) | Fresh (7) | Rotten (2) While it's unlikely to be remembered for as long as it took to make, Frankenstein certainly earned its shot at a long life on Netflix. Feb 22, 2018 | Rating: B | Full Review… Ben Travers indieWire Top Critic The shocks were mostly achieved by loud clangs of incidental music. An hour, and still no sign of the creature. Mar 20, 2018 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… Andrew Billen Times (UK) Top Critic It's genuinely rather good, and a beast of wholly different hide to Jekyll. Mar 20, 2018 | Full Review… Euan Ferguson Guardian Top Critic It was bold, eerily effective and chillingly atmospheric. Bean's always a gruffly engaging screen presence and the all-star supporting cast was strong. Mar 20, 2018 | Full Review… Michael Hogan Daily Telegraph (UK) Top Critic On balance, the season ended just as brilliantly grim as it started. Apr 15, 2019 | Full Review… Carl Wilson PopMatters Gloomy 19th-century detective tale is clever but gory. Apr 20, 2018 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… Jenny Nixon Common Sense Media It has a solid period feel and a grubby menace, and a terrific cast led by Sean Bean. Mar 20, 2018 | Full Review… Alison Graham Radio Times Floating pig aside, not enough shows can claim a hero with the key characteristics: 'former soldier - dead wife and kids - nice hat - has syphilis'. Mar 20, 2018 | Full Review… Phoebe-Jane Boyd Den of Geek This show is full of layered allusions and references that all circle around the uneasy chicken-and-egg relationship that real life has with our nightmares. Feb 21, 2018 | Full Review… Meghan O'Keefe Decider View All Critic Reviews (9) Audience Reviews for The Frankenstein Chronicles: Season 1 Feb 07, 2019 Netflix presents the limited series The Frankenstein Chronicles, a period crime drama. When a body of mix matched body parts sown together washes ashore in London a special investigator is assigned to find the culprit. Sean Bean leads the cast and delivers a fairly strong performance. And the writers do a good job at creating intrigue and suspense. Also, the sets and costumes look and feel remarkably authentic. Yet with only six episodes the series doesn't really have time to develop many of the characters or plotlines. Also, given the dark subject material, the show can get a little gritty and gruesome. The Frankenstein Chronicles shows promise, but Season 1 is rather weak (due mainly to its limited run). Dann M Super Reviewer Dec 18, 2019 Taking a stab at modern crime dramas... the perfect way to create a modern Frankenstein! The original novel was one of the first of its kind in the science fiction genre, why not make it into something that's modern today? Really has such a similar take as to what Mary Shelley did in her time, it looks at oppression and the hot topics of abortion, class, and religion in the exact same way the original masterpiece looks at feminism and religion as well! For all those saying that it's 'antichrist' and 'too gory'.... they need to read the original book as they may well be shocked! The fact that the book is portrayed as the monster?.... Man this TV is a masterpiece. Desmond W Jun 14, 2019 One of the best and most interesting adaptations of Mary Shelley's infamous story in years, The Frankenstein Chronicles is a brilliant horror series. Netflix presents a chillingly atmospheric and eery period crime drama supported by a cast of incredibly talented actors. It's fascinating, suspenseful, bold, and enthralling. Looking forward to watching season 2. Farah R Feb 16, 2019 Brilliantly done period horror series. The horror and suspense was elegant and understated. Fantastic cinematography and set design. The worst part was when it ended. Steinways M Aug 05, 2018 Brilliant propaganda. Goebbels would be proud! I realized what I was watching just after I finished season 1. Gave it half a start, because I am not interested in manipulative content, but rather in real shows. Still genius though. Lucy W Jun 04, 2018 Really enjoyed this show. Sean R Mar 30, 2018 Brilliant..fascinating..enthralling... fabulous! Thanks again for recommendations! Mar 17, 2018 It starts off a little slow but when it picks up in the middle, you are hooked. Jayvonn H Mar 16, 2018 Have only seen season 1 and really enjoyed it. Dale S Mar 13, 2018 Awesomely dark and cerebral horror. See all Audience reviews News & Features 150 Erotic Movies Ranked worst to best! 2019's Most Anticipated 63 movies coming up this year 200 Essential Movies Chosen by RT staff! 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