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The Frankenstein Chronicles

The Frankenstein Chronicles
★ 7.0/10•2015•52m•TV-MA•Sci-Fi & Fantasy•Drama
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Inspector John Marlott investigates a series of crimes in 19th century London, which may have been committed by a scientist intent on re-animating the dead.

StatusEnded
Runtime52m
LanguageEN
First Air DateNov 11, 2015

Episodes

Episode 1 - A World Without GodE148m

A World Without God

The police apprehend a gang of opium smugglers on the banks of the Thames, but as he stands at the water's edge, Inspector John Marlott makes a shocking discovery. The body of a dead child is washed up on the shore, but further examination of the corpse reveals a grotesque state of mutilation. Home Secretary Sir Robert Peel orders Marlott to lead the investigation, while details of the investigation must remain confidential.

Nov 11, 2015

Episode 2 - Seeing ThingsE248m

Seeing Things

After his discovery on the banks of the Thames, Inspector Marlott visits the house of artist and printmaker William Blake, who is on his deathbed. Later, Marlott confers with Nightingale, a local policeman who has been keeping watch on The Fortune of War, a public house where body snatchers are known to gather. The pair create a plan to capture a person of interest who may be able to aid them with their investigation.

Nov 18, 2015

Episode 3 - All the Lost ChildrenE348m

All the Lost Children

Having escaped the clutches of Billy Oates, Flora throws herself on Marlott's mercy. Believing her to be a key witness to Alice's disappearance, he brings her to his lodgings for safety. As the investigation continues, Marlott travels to Kentish Town to interrogate Mary Shelley. The connectionbetween her monster and the child corpse cannot be a mere coincidence…

Nov 25, 2015

Episode 4 - The Fortunes of WarE447m

The Fortunes of War

Marlott takes a terrified Pritty on their assignation to meet the men who kill for money – they find themselves in the tunnels under Smithfield market, which run from the Fortune of War pub to St Bart's Hospital. Flora has returned to Marlott's lodgings, but now she is back Marlott intends to use her as bait for the murderous gang, much against Nightingale's wishes.

Dec 2, 2015

Episode 5 - The Frankenstein MurdersE548m

The Frankenstein Murders

Boz publishes a newspaper article about the murders which causes a public outcry and infuriates Peel on the eve of the Anatomy Act. Mary Shelley, the author of Frankenstein, follows her own line of enquiry into the medical practice of Sir William Chester, uncovering secrets from the past. Marlott decides to go back to Greenwich where it all began - is there something he is missing?

Dec 9, 2015

Episode 6 - Lost and FoundE648m

Lost and Found

Marlott finally pieces together the movements at the hospital, but the number of suspects continue to plague his mind. Robert Peel meets with William Chester. Marlott gets authorization to use a pistol.

Dec 16, 2015

Actors

Sean Bean

Sean Bean

John Marlott

Richie Campbell

Richie Campbell

Joseph Nightingale

Ed Stoppard

Ed Stoppard

Lord Daniel Hervey

Tom Ward

Tom Ward

Sir Robert Peel

Frank Blake

Frank Blake

Constable Bircher

Martin McCann

Martin McCann

Renquist

Guy Henry

Guy Henry

Dean of Westminster

Laurence Fox

Laurence Fox

Frederick Dipple

Maeve Dermody

Maeve Dermody

Esther Rose

Paul Kennedy

Paul Kennedy

Inspector Treadaway

Kerrie Hayes

Kerrie Hayes

Queenie

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