Lockwood & Co Review

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Lockwood & Co is an exciting and intriguing tale that follows a team of teenage ghost hunters from London. Every night, they put their lives on the line to protect their community and solve a mystery that could change the course of history. The show is an adaptation of the bestselling book series by young-adult author Jonathan Stroud, and it has been brilliantly serialized by Joe Cornish, the writer/director of "The Kid Who Would Be King". With an impressive cast that includes Cameron Chapman as Anthony Lockwood, Ali Hadji-Heshmati as George Karim, and Ruby Stokes as Lucy Carlyle, the show promises to be a thrilling ride for viewers.

One of the most impressive aspects of Lockwood & Co is the way that Joe Cornish has established the rules and mythology of the show's fantastical parallel world. Instead of relying on long-winded voice-overs or clunky expository dialogue, the opening titles provide essential information in a lively and fast-paced montage of newspaper headlines and TV news reports. This technique creates a vivid backdrop for the main action and establishes the setting as a world similar to ours but stuck in a time resembling the 1980s, without modern digital technology such as smartphones and social media due to a deadly epidemic of ghosts.

The show's production designer, Marcus Rowland, has done an excellent job of bringing this alternate version of London to life. The three young protagonists, Lucy Carlyle, Anthony Lockwood, and George Karim, are based in a house that resembles Sherlock Holmes's 221b Baker Street-style home for their ghost-hunting operation. The use of real London locations, austere concrete buildings, and crumbling mansion houses, perfectly captures the stark, edgy, and dangerous feel of a society hewing closely to the original source material of Jonathan Stroud's YA book series.

The main characters are well-developed and intriguing. Anthony Lockwood is a nerdy yet dashing 18-year-old in a suit and tie, with a mysterious, elusive character. He is surrounded by antique books and objects and has a head in a jar in the basement and a no-go area of a locked room that he doesn't like to talk about. Cameron Chapman delivers a brilliantly modulated performance that brings this complex character to life. Ali Hadji-Heshmati is well cast as Lockwood's super-smart, slightly difficult best friend George. However, the most relatable of the three young heroes is Lucy, played by Ruby Stokes. She shows great determination and courage to confront the supernatural threats, and her character is easy to root for.

Another strong point of the show is the consistently intelligent, wryly funny dialogue. It is a sophisticated supernatural thriller that will keep audiences entertained. The show's humor is often subtle and character-based, which adds depth to the storytelling. The three main characters are all witty and sarcastic, and their exchanges are always entertaining.

In conclusion,

Lockwood & Co is a highly recommended series for those who enjoy supernatural thrillers with well-drawn characters, clever writing, and an intriguing setting. The show promises to be an exciting and addictive experience, and the stellar cast and production team have brought Jonathan Stroud's beloved book series to life in an impressive way. With a thrilling storyline and a well-realized world, Lockwood & Co is a must-watch for fans of the genre.

Lockwood & Co is a highly recommended series for those who enjoy supernatural thrillers with well-drawn characters, clever writing, and an intriguing setting. The show promises to be an exciting and addictive experience, and the stellar cast and production team have brought Jonathan Stroud's beloved book series to life in an impressive way. With a thrilling storyline and a well-realized world, Lockwood & Co is a must-watch for fans of the genre.