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Hemlock Grove: Jellyfish in the Sky (2013)
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I almost prefer average season openers; interesting enough to make you give it another chance, not so interesting that the following won't live up to an explosive start. Hemlock Grove begins its season with characters wielding their personalities like sledgehammers and scenery given the 'creep factor' with spooky post-processing and unique camera usage. It did feel like they were trying too hard, but the premise is still interesting. It often takes time for actors to settle into their roles, so don't let the wobbly acting put you off - it's especially hard when trying to emulate characters already consolidated in the book from which Hemlock Grove is adapted. On a personal note, I am once again amazed at what fake accents productions will inflict on us. I cringe every time Olivia speaks in one of the worst fake English accents I have ever heard. Sadly, she seems a central figure so I will have to try to block it out, perhaps concentrating on her endless supply of white outfits. Unconvincing English toffs aside and despite my negative comments, I am still intrigued enough to continue watching. After all, who doesn't love a spooky mystery?