Jekyll

Tom Jackman is learning to cope with his alter ego, the dark and mysterious Hyde, who threatens his life and family. They also have to live in the same body while on the run from a mysterious organization that is hunting them.

Jekyll (2007) is a British miniseries created by Steven Moffat for BBC One, a six-episode psychological thriller reimagining the Jekyll and Hyde myth in present-day London. James Nesbitt plays Dr. Tom Jackman, a man learning to live with Hyde, the dark and mysterious alter ego who threatens his life and the family he loves. Gina Bellman appears as Claire Jackman, his wife, whose world is pulled apart as the two men of one body struggle for control. Michelle Ryan and Meera Syal join the principal cast as figures tangled in the unfolding danger. The engine of the story is a fugitive chase: the pair must keep moving while a shadowy organization closes in, so each hour is built from tense escapes, hidden motives, and the constant threat of Hyde surfacing at the wrong moment. Shaped as a single self-contained run, it tells one continuous story with a clear beginning and end rather than a case of the week. The tone is paranoid and dread-filled, with brooding urban atmosphere and flashes of violence. Its themes of identity, control, and the fear of one's own nature sit at the heart of the drama. Fans of Jekyll & Hyde (1995), The Fugitive and the British spy series Spooks will find resonance in its blend of conspiracy, personal torment, and relentless pursuit.

Critics found the miniseries a gripping, tense reworking of the Jekyll and Hyde story, with its lead performance the main draw.

• Jekyll & Hyde (1995)shared dual identity premise and psychological thriller tension
• The Fugitiveserialized chase thriller with a hunted protagonist and conspiratorial pursuers
• SpooksBritish serialized thriller with paranoid conspiracy tone

Created by

Steven Moffat

Release Date

2007-06-16

Episode runtime

60 min

Rating

8.0 / 10 (107)

What is Jekyll about?

A doctor shares his body with a dangerous alter ego while a mysterious organization hunts them both.

What is Jekyll like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Jekyll as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Jekyll violent?

Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Jekyll as moderate.

What did critics think of Jekyll?

Critics found the miniseries a gripping, tense reworking of the Jekyll and Hyde story, with its lead performance the main draw.

Which shows are like Jekyll?

Shows with a similar feel include Jekyll & Hyde (1995), The Fugitive, and Spooks.

How long is Jekyll?

Jekyll: 1 season, 6 episodes.

Is Jekyll still running?

No, Jekyll has ended.