Series synopsis
The Frankenstein Chronicles is a British sci-fi & fantasy drama television series that premiered on ITV Encore on November 11, 2015. It ended on December 6, 2017. It was created by Benjamin Ross. It stars Sean Bean, Richie Campbell, Ed Stoppard and Anna Maxwell Martin.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Sean Bean as John Marlott
- Richie Campbell as Joseph Nightingale
- Ed Stoppard as Lord Daniel Hervey
- Anna Maxwell Martin as Mary Shelley
- Samuel West as Sir William Chester
- Eloise Smyth as Flora
- Kate Dickie as Mrs Bishop
- Tom Ward as Sir Robert Peel
Supporting cast
- Vanessa Kirby as Lady Jemima Hervey
- Frank Blake as Constable Bircher
- Martin McCann as Renquist
- Guy Henry as Dean of Westminster
- Laurence Fox as Frederick Dipple
- Maeve Dermody as Esther Rose
- Paul Kennedy as Inspector Treadaway
- Kerrie Hayes as Queenie
Guest cast
- Claire Rafferty as Mrs. Flynn
- Chris Coghill as Blackwood
- Chris Robinson as Fox
- Kit Connor as Joey
- Francis Magee as Spence
- Phill Martin as Thomas
- Victoria Emslie as Automaton
- Lily Lesser as Ada Byron
- Claire Benedict as Mrs. Wild
- Robbie Gee as Billy Oates
- Nigel O'Neill as Reverend Crane
- Ian McElhinney as Dr. Lenox
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | November 11, 2015 | December 16, 2015 |
| Season 2 | 6 | November 1, 2017 | December 6, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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. |
November 11, 2015 |
| 2 |
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. |
November 18, 2015 |
| 3 |
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… |
November 25, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Prodigal Son London 1830. John Marlott escapes the Bethlem Hospital seeking his revenge on Lord Daniel Hervey. The hunter soon becomes the hunted. |
November 1, 2017 |
| 2 |
Not John Marlott John Marlott adopts a new identity and gains employment. He believes someone is lying about the recent murders of local clergymen and he is determined to uncover the truth in his search for justice. |
November 8, 2017 |
| 3 |
Seeing the Dead Marlott is convinced that Billy Oates and the origin of the fever killing local families will lead him to Lord Daniel Hervey. |
November 15, 2017 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ITV Encore |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 11, 2015 |
| Last aired | December 6, 2017 |
| Runtime | 52 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 22:00:00 |