Jekyll and Hyde
Inspired by the original novella by Robert Louis Stevenson, Jekyll and Hyde is set in 1930s London and follows Robert Jekyll, the grandson of Henry Jekyll, on his quest to discover his real identity, his true family history and the nature of his ‘curse’ – which his foster father, Dr Vishal Najaran, is controlling with medication. His journey takes him into a dark and unforgiving place, as his alter ego seems capable of anything. At the same time there are shadowy forces trying to find Jekyll and the source of his powers.
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Ep 1The Harbinger
The grandson of the infamous Dr Jekyll returns to London from Ceylon in the 1930s when he receives an inheritance. As he delves into his family's mysterious past, he does not realise he is being pursued by members of a secret society - while a ruthless spymaster intends to use him as bait for a trap.
Ep 2Mr Hyde
Robert survives an attempt on his life, but is not sure how. He follows the advice given to him by Lily and Max, and goes looking for answers in his grandfather's house. His search leads him back to the East End, where he was attacked, and an unexpected encounter at the Empire Hall. Meanwhile, Ravi has to face both the colonial police and the undead to bring Robert urgent news from Ceylon.
Ep 3The Cutter
Robert becomes determined to rid himself of his alter ego, and as he falls in love with Lily, he resolves to keep Hyde a secret from her. In desperation, he takes some of the potions he finds in his grandfather's laboratory. Garson tells Robert that his grandmother may still be alive, and he sets off in search of her - but Captain Dance is also trying to track her down.
Ep 4The Calyx
Wracked with guilt after failing to get to his grandmother Maggie before Captain Dance's men, Robert, Lily and Garson work tirelessly to cure her of sepsis. Garson makes the chance discovery that Hyde's blood has antibiotic properties. Dance and Bulstrode play cat and mouse in their pursuit of Hyde because Dance believes that only Hyde can help him resurrect the demonic Lord Trash. Robert risks everything by turning into Hyde, but will he be able to save Maggie?
Ep 5Black Dog
Robert discovers he has some distant relations, so he and Max travel to the remote village where they live in the hope they will be able to tell him more about the Jekyll curse. On their arrival, they discover several mysterious deaths have occurred recently and the locals believe a legendary demonic dog is responsible. Robert discovers an ancient book that seems to reveal a connection between his relatives and Tenebrae, and suspects they are dealing with a shape-shifter.
Ep 6Spring Heeled Jack (1)
Part one of two. Robert is tormented by the recent tragedies that have befallen him, causing him to lose control of his transformations. Bulstrode reveals that military intelligence is holding Ravi prisoner, but will release him in return for Robert's help in investigating a series of strange killings. Robert takes on the case, and joins forces a vigilante also on the murderer's trail - but when the truth behind the slaughter emerges, it leads to his new ally becoming a dangerous threat that Bulstrode wants eliminated.
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