This is a refreshing change to watch after all the countless zombie shows and teen angst shows, we have finally got a thoughtful and cerebral series which admittedly I'm going to struggle to explain. Part fantasy, part-Victorian, part sci-fi and part thriller, we have a lusciously put together production that crosses many boundaries.
The show centres around a shipload of people from across many countries on a cross Atlantic trip in the 19th century who find themselves in the middle of a mystery when the ship is diverted to help another one stranded and lost. From there on in it gets too bizarre and convoluted to explain!
Anyhow what we do have is a well put together series that keeps you intrigued and questioning all the way through, although there are obvious pointers too left around the place. The ensemble is remarkably apt for the show with no weak points as they portray the hidden stories behind their reasons to be on this journey.
I don't want to reveal anything but rather just say that I really recommend this show! I'll admit it does get a bit ridiculous at times, but it all pays off with it's wonderful writing. Existential themes abound. So good to have something so intelligent on the box after so long. By far the most original show on television this year.
Apparently this is made by the same guys behind the German TV series Dark which I gave up on after a few episodes so maybe I need to revisit that one.
I look forward to the next season which will take a while to be made, going by the obvious expense to make this one. Enjoy this show, it's a fine debut season. The best thing on the streaming box sets this year.