I watched this series with pleasure. It was not too intense but also never shallow. Nice series for relaxed evenings.
439 Reviews
Good
guenterfmang6 August 2019
I love this series!
shoppsi5 June 2022
I don't know how I missed this when it came out back in 2011 or how I never heard of it until 2022 on Prime, but wow, am I glad I found it now.
I"m on season 6 and am sad because this is the last season and I don't want it to end.
It sort of reminds me of Buffy for older viewers, and I love the chemistry all of the characters have with one another.
I like the monster of the week episodes best, but I felt the same way back when I watched the XFiles and Supernatural...just a lot more fun with monster of the week episodes, lol.
My favorite characters are Rosalee and Monroe. They remind me of Xander and Willow. I'd totally watch a spinoff based on them.
It's a fun series, and as a fan of all shows with a supernatural bent, I wish there were more like this.
I"m on season 6 and am sad because this is the last season and I don't want it to end.
It sort of reminds me of Buffy for older viewers, and I love the chemistry all of the characters have with one another.
I like the monster of the week episodes best, but I felt the same way back when I watched the XFiles and Supernatural...just a lot more fun with monster of the week episodes, lol.
My favorite characters are Rosalee and Monroe. They remind me of Xander and Willow. I'd totally watch a spinoff based on them.
It's a fun series, and as a fan of all shows with a supernatural bent, I wish there were more like this.
A crossbreed of "CSI" and "Once Upon a Time"
Bored_Dragon9 December 2016
In the beginning, I wasn't sure if I will watch it or give up on it, but after a few episodes I was completely addicted. The show follows the usual pattern of crime dramas, but its focus is on cases that involve beings from fairy-tales. None of those aspects is new or original, but till now shows were focused either on one or another, while the way this show combines them is new and interesting, made to attract both fans of crime dramas like "CSI" and fans of fantasy like "Supernatural" or "Once Upon a Time". Warm recommendation to everyone, regardless of what genre you prefer.
8/10
8/10
Less single-episode creatures, more creature/story development
Mike-DD22 March 2014
Warning: Spoilers
This show started really well for me - almost a 10/10 in the beginning. It has a good main plot - a detective with special skills unmasking the various criminal Wesen in his hometown, who is also the target of several factions with their own agenda.
In the beginning, there are lots of single episodes which deal with only a single kind of criminal Wesen. This is good as it gives us a feel of the different creatures, as well as help slowly develop the characters of the main recurring Wesen cast. But now that there are other story lines developing from the main one: the Royal Family, the baby, the Resistance, the treasure map, his mother's activities, etc, I felt the show should now spend less, if any, time on single-episode creatures that have no bearing on the future of the show. It's a distraction from developing the main and other story lines.
But the show still manages to maintain my interest because it continues, albeit slower than I like, to develop the subplots into something potentially good. And the new creatures that are sometimes introduced are interesting, though I hope any new ones from now on actually have an impact on the current developing story lines.
In the beginning, there are lots of single episodes which deal with only a single kind of criminal Wesen. This is good as it gives us a feel of the different creatures, as well as help slowly develop the characters of the main recurring Wesen cast. But now that there are other story lines developing from the main one: the Royal Family, the baby, the Resistance, the treasure map, his mother's activities, etc, I felt the show should now spend less, if any, time on single-episode creatures that have no bearing on the future of the show. It's a distraction from developing the main and other story lines.
But the show still manages to maintain my interest because it continues, albeit slower than I like, to develop the subplots into something potentially good. And the new creatures that are sometimes introduced are interesting, though I hope any new ones from now on actually have an impact on the current developing story lines.
great group chemistry
SnoopyStyle1 April 2017
Warning: Spoilers
Portland police detective Nick Burkhardt (David Giuntoli) lives a normal life. He is planning to propose to girlfriend Juliette Silverton (Elizabeth Tulloch). He and his partner Hank Griffin (Russell Hornsby) are investigating an unusual case when he starts having strange visions of people turning animalistic. He is visited by aunt Marie who is dying of cancer. She passes on a family history and her trailer. They are Grimms and able to see Wesens or mythical creatures hiding as normal human beings. He takes in Monroe (Silas Weir Mitchell), a Blutbad, as a suspect at first and then his best friend in the fight against Wesen crimes. He is attacked by Adalind Schade (Claire Coffee) who is in league with his Captain Sean Renard (Sasha Roiz). Wu (Reggie Lee) is a patrol cop. Rosalee Calvert (Bree Turner) runs her family's apothecary shop. Trubel (Jacqueline Toboni), a distant cousin, is also Grimm as well as Nick's mother (Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio).
I wouldn't call Giuntoli the greatest of actors but he fits the role very well. He is a good center around whom to build a great Scooby Doo gang. Silas Weir Mitchell is the first piece. He has great humanity as a Blutbad who refuses to kill. As each piece falls into place, the group becomes a family. On a purely entertainment value, this is great fun and an enjoyable group of characters. As a concept, this starts off with a few bumps in the road. They are mostly put aside or ironed out. As a procedural, there is interesting fun as each different type of Wesen is revealed. As a serial, there is a good progression over the years. This was never a prestige show but it was always the most addictive show on the network's Friday schedule.
I wouldn't call Giuntoli the greatest of actors but he fits the role very well. He is a good center around whom to build a great Scooby Doo gang. Silas Weir Mitchell is the first piece. He has great humanity as a Blutbad who refuses to kill. As each piece falls into place, the group becomes a family. On a purely entertainment value, this is great fun and an enjoyable group of characters. As a concept, this starts off with a few bumps in the road. They are mostly put aside or ironed out. As a procedural, there is interesting fun as each different type of Wesen is revealed. As a serial, there is a good progression over the years. This was never a prestige show but it was always the most addictive show on the network's Friday schedule.
Grimm and not so grim
kosmasp12 April 2020
Do you like fables? Fantasy stories and creatures in general? You will have quite the feast here - if you accept certain flaws that is. While the characters are nicely written, this falls mostly under the monster of the week category. There is some building up and characters developing to a certain extent. But it also lets them do things and then lets them get away without or little consequences.
There is also quite the coincidences and stuff that does not make sense. Things get sweaped under the rug and we have the "Buffy" level of knowledge: check the book. Which is all fine and dandy, but also quite a stretch to be fair. I know that some might feel the world depicted here is a stretch itself, which is fair. But even in the world and the rules set, it breaks them from time to time to say the least.
You can't be too mindful of things like that, otherwise you won't enjoy the show at all. It is fun and watching the outtakes make you like the actors even more. Which might make it harder to rate this the way you wanted to rate it ... I was thinking about going an 8 just because of that, but even though the finale was also very good, it was also very predictable and gave us a character (re)turn, that should not have happened. The lines can blur between good and evil ... but sometimes it is too much ... not to mention the return of ... but let's leave the soap opera elements alone and just enjoy this for what it is ... light and fun entertainment
There is also quite the coincidences and stuff that does not make sense. Things get sweaped under the rug and we have the "Buffy" level of knowledge: check the book. Which is all fine and dandy, but also quite a stretch to be fair. I know that some might feel the world depicted here is a stretch itself, which is fair. But even in the world and the rules set, it breaks them from time to time to say the least.
You can't be too mindful of things like that, otherwise you won't enjoy the show at all. It is fun and watching the outtakes make you like the actors even more. Which might make it harder to rate this the way you wanted to rate it ... I was thinking about going an 8 just because of that, but even though the finale was also very good, it was also very predictable and gave us a character (re)turn, that should not have happened. The lines can blur between good and evil ... but sometimes it is too much ... not to mention the return of ... but let's leave the soap opera elements alone and just enjoy this for what it is ... light and fun entertainment
Grimm fun
TheLittleSongbird30 October 2023
'Grimm' (2011-2017)
Opening thoughts: 'Grimm' appealed to me straightaway, despite taking a while to get round to it. Absolutely loved the premise which was the show's biggest selling point, darker, more supernatural and more mysterious twists on famous fairytales (some already quite dark) sounded absolutely great. Different twists on famous stories and characters is not a new thing, with shows like 'The 10th Kingdom' and 'Once Upon a Time' still existing, but they didn't have the tone and themes that 'Grimm' did.
As an overall whole, 'Grimm' was really impressive. Actually found the earlier seasons absolutely wonderful, while finding that the show started to run out of ideas a little in the last few ones. There is actually very little wrong, but the very little that is wrong turned out to be quite big issues when they became more prominent. They are outweighed though by what 'Grimm' does right, which is a lot and most of the components were executed outstandingly.
Bad things: Am going to begin with the not so good things. It is brought down by two characters that really annoyed me, with both being flatly acted. One was Adalind, who didn't have an awful lot of personality, or at least to begin with, and her soap operatic antics did too often irritate (some unnecessary). Did appreciate though that she was made more sympathetic later. Even worse was Juliette, who is incredibly annoying, especially when she was more dominant (i.e. Season 4). Due to her stubborn-ness, selfishness and know it all nature being exaggerated in the writing.
There were times where the storytelling relied a little too much on contrivances and coincidences.
Good things: So much is fantastic. Most of the acting is fine, with David Guintoli and Silas Weir Mitchell being throughout absolutely captivating. Nick is a fascinating and charismatic character and loved how truly Monroe often is. Their chemistry is great fun. The characters on the most part are well written and had well fleshed out personalities and development, Nick particularly. A vast majority of the writing is full of wit and intrigue, apart from some soap opera creeping in in the latter seasons.
Furthermore, a vast majority of the storytelling is very imaginative, deliciously dark and full of entertainment value, with any conflicts having a good deal of suspense. Wholly living up to the great premise. The mystery elements always intrigued, the spin on the stories and characters used inspired and inventive as well as uncompromising and the supernatural ones were just about easy to follow. The villains are suitably menacing. It is a very well made show and looks a lot more expensive than it actually was, very atmospheric scenery and sets, wonderfully moody photography and lighting and the effects didn't look cheap. The music had energy but also an ominous vibe.
Concluding thoughts: Concluding, very good and often fantastic.
8/10.
Opening thoughts: 'Grimm' appealed to me straightaway, despite taking a while to get round to it. Absolutely loved the premise which was the show's biggest selling point, darker, more supernatural and more mysterious twists on famous fairytales (some already quite dark) sounded absolutely great. Different twists on famous stories and characters is not a new thing, with shows like 'The 10th Kingdom' and 'Once Upon a Time' still existing, but they didn't have the tone and themes that 'Grimm' did.
As an overall whole, 'Grimm' was really impressive. Actually found the earlier seasons absolutely wonderful, while finding that the show started to run out of ideas a little in the last few ones. There is actually very little wrong, but the very little that is wrong turned out to be quite big issues when they became more prominent. They are outweighed though by what 'Grimm' does right, which is a lot and most of the components were executed outstandingly.
Bad things: Am going to begin with the not so good things. It is brought down by two characters that really annoyed me, with both being flatly acted. One was Adalind, who didn't have an awful lot of personality, or at least to begin with, and her soap operatic antics did too often irritate (some unnecessary). Did appreciate though that she was made more sympathetic later. Even worse was Juliette, who is incredibly annoying, especially when she was more dominant (i.e. Season 4). Due to her stubborn-ness, selfishness and know it all nature being exaggerated in the writing.
There were times where the storytelling relied a little too much on contrivances and coincidences.
Good things: So much is fantastic. Most of the acting is fine, with David Guintoli and Silas Weir Mitchell being throughout absolutely captivating. Nick is a fascinating and charismatic character and loved how truly Monroe often is. Their chemistry is great fun. The characters on the most part are well written and had well fleshed out personalities and development, Nick particularly. A vast majority of the writing is full of wit and intrigue, apart from some soap opera creeping in in the latter seasons.
Furthermore, a vast majority of the storytelling is very imaginative, deliciously dark and full of entertainment value, with any conflicts having a good deal of suspense. Wholly living up to the great premise. The mystery elements always intrigued, the spin on the stories and characters used inspired and inventive as well as uncompromising and the supernatural ones were just about easy to follow. The villains are suitably menacing. It is a very well made show and looks a lot more expensive than it actually was, very atmospheric scenery and sets, wonderfully moody photography and lighting and the effects didn't look cheap. The music had energy but also an ominous vibe.
Concluding thoughts: Concluding, very good and often fantastic.
8/10.
It's 2019 & I'm just now finding out about this show, how?
xkristitx17 September 2019
Wow. I'm only on season 5, but I am beyond blown away with this show. I'm surprised a NBC show was so beautifully written. It hooked me instantly on the first episode. Each episode you dig deeper and deeper and you get more and more sucked in. My only negative comments revolve around the acting, Claire Coffee who plays Adalind Schade is by far the most annoying character. I think her character could've been played by a much better actress. On top of that it took me awhile to get into a Juliet's character she was very annoying in the beginning but then you grow to love her. I am sad I didn't watch this when it aired on tv, but I am glad I found it now. Can't wait to finish it, but it is definitely worth watching. I recommend it highly. Hopefully it doesn't let me down when it ends.
Not grim at all, but delightful
Eternalkid13 February 2013
Rarely does a series move me to review it. But this one is quite special. The premise is almost like Monsters Inc where the little girl scares the monsters under the bed - just made for adults. And what a lot of monsters there are here! The possibilities are almost endless...
Vaguely based on the Grimm tales, this series transports those tales into the 21st century far better than any other recent attempt at it. Each episode is a surprise, some have major frights in them, though the one criticism I have is that the main character isn't "grim" enough.
But to me the revelation - and half the fun of this show - is the character Monroe, played masterfully by Silas Weir Mitchell - truly funny, bringing a human touch to the monsters on display... he truly deserves an award for his role in this.
Vaguely based on the Grimm tales, this series transports those tales into the 21st century far better than any other recent attempt at it. Each episode is a surprise, some have major frights in them, though the one criticism I have is that the main character isn't "grim" enough.
But to me the revelation - and half the fun of this show - is the character Monroe, played masterfully by Silas Weir Mitchell - truly funny, bringing a human touch to the monsters on display... he truly deserves an award for his role in this.
Entertaining & fun for the first couple of seasons
Johnny_West21 May 2021
Grimm was entertaining and fun for the first couple of seasons, when it focused on the simple monster-of-the-week stories. Unfortunately too many story-lines about the powerful royal family of vessen, the reapers, the vessen-grimm politics, and the vessen-killing military cult got introduced. The show got ridiculous and annoying.
Nick's wife became a central figure, a lot of insanely off-the-rails things happened to her, and her character was a big drag on the show, in my humble opinion. Claire Coffey was another character that became a drag because she was sleeping with every main character and having kids with them and Grimm became a soap opera about sleeping around, pregnancy clinics, parenting training, and family dynamics.
The last couple of seasons were really hard to watch. Grimm became Dr. Phil's Monster Families.
Nick's wife became a central figure, a lot of insanely off-the-rails things happened to her, and her character was a big drag on the show, in my humble opinion. Claire Coffey was another character that became a drag because she was sleeping with every main character and having kids with them and Grimm became a soap opera about sleeping around, pregnancy clinics, parenting training, and family dynamics.
The last couple of seasons were really hard to watch. Grimm became Dr. Phil's Monster Families.
Loved this show, wish it never ended!!
dleeliberty27 April 2020
Plesantly surprising, and engaging show!
jdslider1224 February 2012
This show has appeal and intrigue, which is why I really like it. In many ways, it is believable, or makes a solid attempt to be (although elements of fantasy might not be a match for some peoples limited reality). It awakens your imagination and pushes it a little further. It is exciting and the action is constant in its delivery, which keeps your interest. You don't always know what to expect, while at other times, you may try to solve the mystery and prove yourself right, or wrong.
The characters are engaging and likable, for the most part. There are some that are waiting in the wings to make their "big move", but you kind of assume that and wait for it. You may not be certain as to their "true" role in the grand scheme of things.
While some "horror" elements exist, they are limited, appropriately concealed for network TV, and easily digested. This does not, in my opinion, take away from the x-factor that this show delivers. The show makes you feel as though you are a part of it, and allows you to put yourself in one of the roles, if you dare to imagine.
In the beginning, I thought that it was a blend of CSI and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. However, after watching all the episodes, it has made its own unique mark. Therefore, the GRIMM has a "thumbs up" from me. Keep it going, or at least find a good adoptive station to carry its flag.
The characters are engaging and likable, for the most part. There are some that are waiting in the wings to make their "big move", but you kind of assume that and wait for it. You may not be certain as to their "true" role in the grand scheme of things.
While some "horror" elements exist, they are limited, appropriately concealed for network TV, and easily digested. This does not, in my opinion, take away from the x-factor that this show delivers. The show makes you feel as though you are a part of it, and allows you to put yourself in one of the roles, if you dare to imagine.
In the beginning, I thought that it was a blend of CSI and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. However, after watching all the episodes, it has made its own unique mark. Therefore, the GRIMM has a "thumbs up" from me. Keep it going, or at least find a good adoptive station to carry its flag.
Good if you can stand Juliette and Trubel
draftdubya4 November 2020
Warning: Spoilers
I would've gave this a ten if they killed them off after season 3. Trubel story is just stupid and cilched . All the cops in Portland saw the picture of her in a stolen truck, but non of them can recognize her when Nick and Hank brings her to a live crime scene. For some reason she has to eat with her hands. Then you have Juliette, the wooden plank of the show. The show slows to a crawl every single time she on the screen. They should've paired Nick with Angelina(Jamie Ray Newman) she is 10 times a better actor than Juliette, but the idiots had to kill her off.
Just starting the series for the 4th time
highlama1 November 2021
Warning: Spoilers
There's so little of interest on Amazon Prime, the new stuff is just atrocious so I'm forced to watch programs I've enjoyed over and over again ... it could be worse ... there could be commercials.
First run through: Lot's of fun, enjoyed the mythology, the stories, the range of characters, and the character development.
2nd: Pretty good but I started getting annoyed with the Juliette (Elizabeth Tulloch) character. It seemed they had to turn her into the uber powerful Eve to compensate for the seasons of the Olive Oyl type she portrayed. It made it a bit difficult to watch but I slogged on through. The ending was a disappointment.
3rd: I managed to reconcile my issues with Juliette and found it richly rewarding, so many plot turns and surprises to enjoy. The ending was still weak.
4th: On the second episode, with Nick (David Giuntoli) talking to his Aunt Marie (Kate Burton) as she was warning him about the dangers to come and his ignorance as a Grimm it dawned on me: She raised him from the age of 12, why would she not have prepared him?
She could have told him "family fairy tales" and employed the books to familiarize himself with the range of Vesen as well as introducing him to the "Grimm" hero.
Since it's not known which offspring of Grimms become Grimms it could have just remained fantasy for him if he didn't become a Grimm but if he did he'd be fully aware of the situation rather than, as Monroe (Silas Weir Mitchell) noted in the 1st episode, "You're an idiot."
I give Guintoli high marks for portraying a overzealous cop but think the characterization is a bit over the top.
His partner Hank (Russell Hornsby) is passable as a sidekick, at least he doesn't undermine the overall flow.
Monroe is brilliant as he moves from man to beast seamlessly, I would have expected this showing would have made him more in demand in Hollywood.
Captain Renard (Sasha Roiz) is also superb, he's commanding occasionally compassionate and he really delivers his lines convincingly.
Sgt. Wu (Reggie Lee) ... what can I say, he gets some of the best lines and his character arc is fascinating.
See above for Juliette ... she's generally stiff and perhaps the weak link in the cast (she married Giuntoli in real life).
Rosalee (Bree Turner) is very endearing from the onset and woges into the cutest Vesen, a furry Fuchsbau which looks like a cross between a Red Panda and a fox.
Adalind is another great character but it's maybe just because I'm enthralled with Claire Coffee.
There are so many other great characters and concepts here, but this has already gone on long enough, don't you think? Hope you enjoyed it.
First run through: Lot's of fun, enjoyed the mythology, the stories, the range of characters, and the character development.
2nd: Pretty good but I started getting annoyed with the Juliette (Elizabeth Tulloch) character. It seemed they had to turn her into the uber powerful Eve to compensate for the seasons of the Olive Oyl type she portrayed. It made it a bit difficult to watch but I slogged on through. The ending was a disappointment.
3rd: I managed to reconcile my issues with Juliette and found it richly rewarding, so many plot turns and surprises to enjoy. The ending was still weak.
4th: On the second episode, with Nick (David Giuntoli) talking to his Aunt Marie (Kate Burton) as she was warning him about the dangers to come and his ignorance as a Grimm it dawned on me: She raised him from the age of 12, why would she not have prepared him?
She could have told him "family fairy tales" and employed the books to familiarize himself with the range of Vesen as well as introducing him to the "Grimm" hero.
Since it's not known which offspring of Grimms become Grimms it could have just remained fantasy for him if he didn't become a Grimm but if he did he'd be fully aware of the situation rather than, as Monroe (Silas Weir Mitchell) noted in the 1st episode, "You're an idiot."
I give Guintoli high marks for portraying a overzealous cop but think the characterization is a bit over the top.
His partner Hank (Russell Hornsby) is passable as a sidekick, at least he doesn't undermine the overall flow.
Monroe is brilliant as he moves from man to beast seamlessly, I would have expected this showing would have made him more in demand in Hollywood.
Captain Renard (Sasha Roiz) is also superb, he's commanding occasionally compassionate and he really delivers his lines convincingly.
Sgt. Wu (Reggie Lee) ... what can I say, he gets some of the best lines and his character arc is fascinating.
See above for Juliette ... she's generally stiff and perhaps the weak link in the cast (she married Giuntoli in real life).
Rosalee (Bree Turner) is very endearing from the onset and woges into the cutest Vesen, a furry Fuchsbau which looks like a cross between a Red Panda and a fox.
Adalind is another great character but it's maybe just because I'm enthralled with Claire Coffee.
There are so many other great characters and concepts here, but this has already gone on long enough, don't you think? Hope you enjoyed it.
Good show
dwust15 September 2012
Grimm is a really good show where you basically learn that Grimm's fairy tales was not really fairy tales after all. Nick, the main character, is coming to terms with this whole new world and the fact that he is a Grimm. I like that this is the type of show that you can watch with friends, kids, and even your grandmother because it's good for all audiences. I love supernatural type shows and this is a really good one. The only real complaint that I have about the show is the acting, mostly, Juliette's acting. She is just not a real character that you learn to grow and love like most shows typically do. When things happen to her it's pretty much just like whatever, he's better off because her acting or lack there of can get pretty annoying. Anyway, really good show and do recommend.
A fun new twist on crime drama
Nysa119 November 2011
Grimm largely follows the line of most crime dramas, but with the fun twist that the bad guys are characters from fairy tales and folk-stories. The main character is reasonably interesting, his partners (one his human police partner & a new friend that is basically a big bad wolf) are mildly amusing, and the crimes are intriguing. Only time will tell if it can stay interesting, but for now I am extremely optimistic. It is a show that can appeal to fantasy fans (like me) and crime drama fans (like my husband).
Being one of two fantasy themed new shows on network television, Grimm is inevitably compared to ABC's Once Upon a Time, which is a bit more fantasy. I am enjoying Once Upon a Time a great deal (my husband hasn't watched since the first episode), but frankly it seems more like a mini-series. It has an end written into the story & if they try to drag it out too long it will start to seem ridiculous. Grimm on the other hand, can last as long as the writers keep finding more folktales & there are thousands of those.
Being one of two fantasy themed new shows on network television, Grimm is inevitably compared to ABC's Once Upon a Time, which is a bit more fantasy. I am enjoying Once Upon a Time a great deal (my husband hasn't watched since the first episode), but frankly it seems more like a mini-series. It has an end written into the story & if they try to drag it out too long it will start to seem ridiculous. Grimm on the other hand, can last as long as the writers keep finding more folktales & there are thousands of those.
A different taste of Grimm
ManjeetG17 December 2018
I am halfway through Season1 of Grimm, and I would just like to say I think the bad reviewers have got it wrong. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, for sure, but there seems to be a lot of nit-picking and sarcastic commenting. This is a very watchable, unique show, especially because of its likeable male lead - David Guintoli as Nick Burkhardt (aka Grimm). Nick's wolf friend, Monroe (Silas Weir Mitchell), who helps him with the cases, is fun to watch, and the rapport between the two guys brings extra humour to the show. The stories start with a quote from the standard telling of a fairy tale we know and love, which is then given a thrilling re-telling / woven into the fabric of the episode story, set in present day. This show has all the elements you need - intrigue, suspense, action, drama and humour with a solid cast, plus a beautiful location - Portland, Oregon. Since episode 1 of the show, I find the stories getting grittier - grimmer, if you will (hehe). I like it!
Give me more!
wuchanclan21 January 2022
Excellent series! There are few series finales I have really enjoyed. Grimm finale is one of them. From the first season to the last, Grimm is completely enjoyable. Action packed. Full of twists. Heat character development. I miss this show very much. I'd like to see a sequel!
Great show with a well written characters and story.
JohnSmithNot18822 February 2012
Grimm is one of a few shows with realistic characters who are neither perfectly benevolent nor malicious. The lead character is a detective who is sent on a mission by his dying aunt to rid Portland, Oregon of evil people who are actually not completely human. The protagonist is not perfect as he frequently looks out for many of his own needs taking advantage of other people in the process. He is mostly good, but not perfect which is exactly what the show needs. Furthermore, I enjoy role of the protagonist's girlfriend. She is aware he has a secret and she wants to help, but he knows telling her about who he is will place her life in danger. The protagonist has an official and unofficial partner which is a great twist in the show because it divides the show into two halves. Part of the show is dedicated to solving the official crime and the other part of the show is dedicated to catching the evil partial people. The unofficial partner is possibly the best character in the show because he believes he should assist the protagonist to make up for his troubled past. The reason I am not giving this show a 10 is because I am getting tired of the show taking place entirely in Portland, Oregon. How does the protagonist find so many of these partial human creatures, which are supposed to be fairly rare, just in the city of Portland alone? It is starting to get a little silly when the "rare" creatures account for about 1/10 of the population. However, this is the only major flaw of the show and it is easy to overlook. In a scale of 1-10 in which 1 is the worst, 10 is the best and 5 is average. This show is a 9/10 Great and highly recommended.
Miss it
kejjr-270806 November 2021
I miss Grimm so much. Such a good balance between freaky and regular police work. The first episodes are the best, but the series has to evolve. Thank goodness Prime Video has it available. I really don't know how many times I've gone through the whole series. It beats the heck out of most nearly everything on TV now, and I haven't found any shows with the right amount and type of monster stuff.
I need another Grimm
kejjr-270802 September 2019
I'm starting my 250th binge of the shows (maybe a slight exaggeration). While I never expected to like it, I was totally hooked after the first episode. There are great seasons, and so so seasons, and I kind of understand why it ended. But surely you've thought up new storylines, now bring everyone together and DO IT.
(yeah, yeah, that's a fairy tale in itself). Don't get why this ended and Once Upon a Time kept going.
Grimm
nandi10239 December 2011
This is a GREAT show!...Cleverly written and the actors are wonderful! Our Family LOVES this show! The way the writers mix the Grimm's Fairy tales into present day plots are very interesting. Seeing Portland,Oregon in all it's beauty and lushness is quite breathtaking. We especially liked the refrigerator repair man on "Danse Macabre". Of course Monroe is always fun. Kate Burton was a wonderful surprise on the pilot episode. David Giuntoli and Danny Bruno are AWESOME!!!!!!! The special effects are amazing. We like the autopsy scenes too even though pretty gruesome! It's way cool! I hope that NBC does the smart thing and keeps this one going... It's certainly a HIT in our house. Sincerely, Nancy Di Leo and Family.
Juliette almost ruins it
jkspawspa8 October 2018
Warning: Spoilers
Not sure if it's the writers or the actress herself.
I cringed at her character in season 2. Gave it a try for season 3. Got to season 4 and she killed it for me again. (Pun intended) I see I am not alone in saying they cast the wrong person. She isn't easy on the eyes. Skinny may be cool, but you need a personality. There is no chemistry between her and Nick. Monroe's character is the only thing that keeps me watching.
I cringed at her character in season 2. Gave it a try for season 3. Got to season 4 and she killed it for me again. (Pun intended) I see I am not alone in saying they cast the wrong person. She isn't easy on the eyes. Skinny may be cool, but you need a personality. There is no chemistry between her and Nick. Monroe's character is the only thing that keeps me watching.
Juliette ruined it for me.
kuashie2 July 2014
Where should I even begin, Juliettes character was so annoying that I quit watching it mid season 2. She adds nothing to plot and is only in movie to serve as a love interests. She is stubborn, acts like a know it all but knows nothing. She asks for explanation and when an effort is made to provide her with one, she starts acting all knowing. I mean what does she expect. The one playing her role even makes it worse with her bad acting and bad voice. Oh God if that is her character in real life, I would stay away from her, because she is boring and annoying.
I do not know who wrote her character or casted her, but that person did a very bad job.
Summery, Grimm without Julliete is 7/10. Grimm with Juliete is 0/10. When she appeared less in an episode, we had a very interesting series. But when she appeared more, the series was boring and annoying.
I do not know who wrote her character or casted her, but that person did a very bad job.
Summery, Grimm without Julliete is 7/10. Grimm with Juliete is 0/10. When she appeared less in an episode, we had a very interesting series. But when she appeared more, the series was boring and annoying.
Not Your Momma's Fairy Tale
jecreath-235-94134710 December 2011
I was skeptical when I heard of a cop procedural meets fairy tale show. We've already got something pretty close to that (or we used to) with Supernatural. But while in the folktales course I took this year, my TA suggested it and gave it good reviews so I figured why not. And I'm so glad I did.
This show gives a refreshing spin to the stories we all grew up hearing from our parents and grandparents. For once, they weren't being spoon fed to us as these colorful tales that always had a nice, neat happily ever after. They're dark and menacing and a bit terrifying just as they were intended to be when the Grimm brothers wrote them down in the first collections. The portrayals of the "monsters" is a great blend between scary and amusing that brings back the nostalgic Buffy fan in me (which makes sense seeing as David Greenwalt helped create this). There are some rough spots and the characters need some more development (more Monroe, please!) but that's nothing a bit of time can't remedy. A lot of shows are a little shaky during those first few episodes and start to get their stability once they've found their voice. Seeing as we're only six episodes in, I think things are going pretty well.
As for all the negative feedback from various sources saying it isn't as good as Once Upon A Time, the two are completely different entities. Despite the fairy tale connection, they barely have anything in common. Once Upon A Time is to Grimm the way that Disney is to Horror films. They aren't even in the same drama. Not that there's anything wrong with Once Upon A Time but to constantly compare the two and debate which is better is a waste of energy and time. Hopefully, Grimm can pick up a bit more favor or reviews with a little less bias in favor of OUAT. Either way, we've got till May to see if these fairy tales have happy endings for all.
This show gives a refreshing spin to the stories we all grew up hearing from our parents and grandparents. For once, they weren't being spoon fed to us as these colorful tales that always had a nice, neat happily ever after. They're dark and menacing and a bit terrifying just as they were intended to be when the Grimm brothers wrote them down in the first collections. The portrayals of the "monsters" is a great blend between scary and amusing that brings back the nostalgic Buffy fan in me (which makes sense seeing as David Greenwalt helped create this). There are some rough spots and the characters need some more development (more Monroe, please!) but that's nothing a bit of time can't remedy. A lot of shows are a little shaky during those first few episodes and start to get their stability once they've found their voice. Seeing as we're only six episodes in, I think things are going pretty well.
As for all the negative feedback from various sources saying it isn't as good as Once Upon A Time, the two are completely different entities. Despite the fairy tale connection, they barely have anything in common. Once Upon A Time is to Grimm the way that Disney is to Horror films. They aren't even in the same drama. Not that there's anything wrong with Once Upon A Time but to constantly compare the two and debate which is better is a waste of energy and time. Hopefully, Grimm can pick up a bit more favor or reviews with a little less bias in favor of OUAT. Either way, we've got till May to see if these fairy tales have happy endings for all.
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