Plot: Puppeteer Vincent clings to his missing son’s drawings of a blue monster puppet named Eric, convinced that if he can get Eric on TV then his son will come home.
This series was great.
Pros: I like how dark and gritty the story can be. It does show how emotional and daunting it can be being separated from your child. I enjoyed the puppets / furry creatures including Eric. Benedict Cumberbatch was excellent and there a lot emotional & intense drama within this series.
Cons: I don’t think the grandparents were that likable and some moments are quite graphic & disturbing.
Genre: Drama, Psychological thriller
Created by Abi Morgan
Directed by Lucy Forbes
Written by Abi Morgan
Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch
Executive producers: Benedict Cumberbatch, Lucy Forbes, Abi Morgan, Jane Featherstone, Lucy Dyke
Producer: Holly Pullinger
Production companies: Sister; Little Chick
Network: Netflix
Casts & Characters:
- Benedict Cumberbatch as Vincent Anderson and Eric (voice)
- Ivan Morris Howe as Edgar Anderson
- Gaby Hoffmann as Cassie Anderson
- McKinley Belcher III as Michael Ledroit
- Roberta Colindrez as Ronnie
- Jeff Hephner as Richard Costello
- Wade Allain-Marcus as Alex Gator
- Mark Gillis as William Elliot
- Dan Fogler as Lennie Wilson
- Clarke Peters as George Lovett
- Phoebe Nicholls as Anne Anderson
- David Denman as Cripp
- Bamar Kane as Yuusuf
- Adepero Oduye as Cecile Rochelle
- John Doman as Robert Anderson
- Alexis Molnar as Raya
- Donald Sage Mackay as Jerry
- Bence Orere as Marlon Rochelle
- Orlando Norman as Ricardo
- Stefan Race as TJ
- José Pimentão as Sebastian
I recommend watching this series on Netflix.
Rating: 9 out of 10 Stars
Ryan Balkwill:
Resident TV reviewer,
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