In all honesty, I only checked it out because of Peter Capaldi, but I was pleasantly surprised to find that it is among the finest television shows of the year and among the best in its genre.
A well-directed and atmospherically eerie series, “The Devil’s Hour” is a more than enjoyable watch. With a premise that, while not wholly original, is implemented in a fresh and compelling manner, the show manages to stand out from the rest. The horror aspects aren’t watered down either, which is a bonus. It’s quite different from anything else out there, in a good way.
The acting performances are solid across the board, but Benjamin Chivers, who portrays Isaac, stands out as particularly memorable. Capaldi and Jessica Raine also deliver some great performances. In addition to excellent acting and direction, the cinematography is also top-notch, adding to the experience.
The sluggish nature can be a slight drawback. This makes it quite challenging to maintain interest at times. With a second season in the works, I’m hoping they can work on improving this. Nevertheless, the show’s central mystery remains consistently intriguing from episode to episode, and the finale sets up the next season with a lot of promise.
“The Devil’s Hour” is worth checking out, and if you enjoy shows like “Dark” or “1899”, this will be totally up your alley.
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[The Devil's Hour] - Season One: 7.8/10 (Impressive)
