Compared to many other horror movie icons Chucky has got it pretty well when it comes to his movies. Sure some moments in them have went a little too far on the absurd side but it only adds to the sick charm of this homicidal dolls story. This TV show furthermore tells us his story is far from over. Season 1 was not only great at introducing new faces but also bringing back familiar ones. Jake, Devon, and Lexy make a good trio you root for all the way thru as chaos unfolds every episode. They all go through brutal losses that brings them down but also tightens their survival instincts to hunt down the killer toy. Chucky himself hasn't changed he's still the relentless maniacal evil spawn in a doll we all recognize him as & Brad Dourif yet again lens his iconic voice. Not to mention his design is the best he's looked in quite awhile. One benefit about it also being a show is we get to see flashbacks on how a young Charles Lee Ray started his thirst for blood. Luckily they don't try to diminish him with some generic sympathetic tragedy that led him to the wrong path. Instead we learn hes always been a soulless monster ruining lives. Everyone else gives excellent performances as well, especially Fiona Dourif who I did not expect to see so much range in. Despite it being a show on cable TV it never holds back on the bloody fatalities and f-bombs we've grown accustomed to in the series. As well as plenty of dark humor throughout and you'll find yourself laughing that how just insane everything gets. Every past Chucky film is referenced one way or another and it feels like a neat celebration of everything that's happened so far in the series. A fantastic season and I'm looking forward to what season 2 brings next.
Review of Chucky
