Anyone who has read "Tales of the Brothers Grimm," written by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, agree that these stories "for children's and family reading" differ bloodthirsty and even cruelty. The Brothers Grimm allegedly borrowed material from German folklore and literature after processing, presented it as a book of fairy tales, now known throughout the world. Some fairy tales such as "Little Red Riding Hood" and "The Sleeping Beauty", has undergone many adaptations. Another is yet to be. The same autumn in the US went out series "Grimm", which marked a new interpretation of the well-known old stories.

The movie is not for kids

From the outset it was clear that Novick from NBC will not be the adaptation for younger children. Despite the fact that the show is put on motives of "Tales of the Brothers Grimm," from the fairy tales were only a few characters and the plot moves very same project is a detective story with elements of mystery and horror.

Nick Burkhardt (David Guintoli) - Detective. He works from morning to night, to all the "bad guys" were in prison and did not interfere with sleep peaceful people. He has a girlfriend, Juliet (Bitsy Talloch), which he is going to make an offer. There teammate Hank Griffin (Russell Hornsby), always ready to cover your back.

But one day, Nick realizes that sees what others do not see: that one fancied something different, this is no accident. Then to his aunt looks light, and, concurrently, the only living relative. She's trying to hint to Nick that he is from the Grimm family, but because such an unusual and amazing. Its purpose - to protect people from evil spirits, and that is teeming all around. And to see the real face of this evil itself - it is a special gift, which is produced only Grimm family representatives when joining the legacy.

Nick takes the news stoically, and the case for the corresponding podvorachivaetsja: torn to shreds girl in a red bike and a missing girl who has put on the day of the disappearance of the red cloak. And that can only mean that wound up in the woods werewolf got into the habit to eat naive girls.

The fashion for mysticism

On the mystical series in the United States are now the fashion. Suffice it to mention the fact that "Grimm" comes out at home on Fridays, serials competing with other channels, such as "Supernatural" and "Fringe," and making them compete, judging by the ratings. However, in regard to the channel NBC, «Grimm" compares favorably with other detective and comedy series, not having a worthy opponent in its genre. The series manages to keep a decent audience in the "dead time slot" is still called in America Friday evening air that has provided "Grimm" on a full extension of the first season and is likely to provide extension and the following year.

Working on the series a team of directors and writers, among whom Norberto Barba, Marc Buckland and many others. The authors of the original idea, Jim Kauf ("Ghost Whisperer," "Angel") and David Greenwalt ("Buffy the Vampire Slayer"), concurrently playing the protagonist.

"Grimm" combines the features of a classic detective series, seasoned villains of fairy tales and story techniques from a horror movie. In the series, there is an intrigue that will be developed from series to series. The main character gradually discovers that his neighbors and colleagues at all those who want to appear, and to be a hunter to evil - a thankless task, anyway.

The original idea

At the heart of the series "Grimm" is a perfect bait: adaptation of fairy tales in a modern interior. Perfectly matched the actor who does not even have to try harder: the picturesque scenery and mystical component of the plot will do everything for them. However, it is worth noting amazing game Silas Weir Mitchell, who plays Eddie - werewolf conductor last of the Grimm world of evil. He brilliantly plays the role polucheloveka, to curb his instincts, and now living in the human world.

The series turned out beautifully: attractive characters, perfectly tailored to capture the place, built the scenery - we must pay tribute to the team of artists. Where it is necessary to "Grimm" scares where you have to laugh. In short, prepared with a sense strictly on prescription. And each series has a story, a fairy tale, something special, and it carries. In other words, the first season is definitely worth watching all lovers of mysticism and fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm. It will be interesting.

Anna Chizh

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