Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell
Directed by:
Toby HaynesScreenplay:
Peter HarnessComposer:
Benoît CharestCast:
Eddie Marsan, Bertie Carvel, Marc Warren, Charlotte Riley, Alice Englert, Samuel West, Enzo Cilenti, Paul Kaye, Edward Hogg, Ariyon Bakare, Vincent Franklin, Brian Pettifer, Richard Durden (more)Plots(1)
Mr Norrell's magical illusions baffle the French Navy and win him the loyalty of Sir Walter Pole, but the magic he performed to revive Lady Pole has released something unnatural into Sir Walter's home — a mysterious unseen Gentleman with thistledown hair. Jonathan Strange's magical ability grows, and he comes to London take up an apprenticeship with Mr Norrell. But Norrell is reluctant to share his knowledge and refuses to teach Strange the ancient magic of the legendary Raven King. Later the two magicians are called to rescue a stricken ship. Meanwhile the Gentlemen has appeared to and enchanted Sir Walter's impressive butler. Each night Stephen Black is drawn to an attic door that leads him to the mansion of Lost-hope, where he discovers Lady Pole trapped in an endless waltz. (BBC America)
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The second episode was really good, though it didn't have the same element of surprise as the first. I have to admit, the scenes with the Gentleman with the thistle-down-hair are my favorite, and the real-world moments feel a bit distracting in comparison. Marc Warren's storyline reminds me a lot of Terry Pratchett's books about witches battling the elven realm, and I’m all for it.
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