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Constantine is an upcoming NBC series based on DC Comics’ anti-hero, who also happens to be a powerful sorcerer cast into the reluctant role of a demon hunter battling the worst that Hell has to offer. Despite being well-versed in the occult he usually relies on his wit, his extensive network of contacts, and unusual ability to influence events to his benefit to battle these demonic forces. Years of doing so has left him very cynical and since he can see these forces wherever he goes it has been difficult for him to stay out of this eternal struggle despite the strong desire to do so. However when he learns of a rising evil that threatens the entire planet and how it involves Liv, the daughter of an old friend, due to her ability to see this evil, which wants to remain hidden, he assumes the role of demon hunter once again as he strives to teach her and protect her.

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NBC released a trailer along with the announcement that Constantine would be on its fall schedule and after watching it this is definitely one of the shows I’ll be watching next season. It appears to be a more faithful adaptation of the character than the Constantine movie, and although it’s hard to tell from just a trailer, Matt Ryan appears to be a strong lead in addition to physically resembling the character from the Vertigo comic books. And Liv, played by Lucy Griffiths who’s already a veteran in dealing with the occult from her role in True Blood, has a solid story line as the one who will be traveling with Constantine using her unique ability to identify these threatening demons. And with Harold Perrineau playing the role of Manny, this strong cast can truly make Constantine one of the best new series next season since it can tread on relatively new ground with characters who can address situations in unique ways. The premise of this show and its characters has tremendous potential and so I’m hoping for a strong season and a new show to enjoy. Constantine is set to air on Fridays this Fall.

 

2 comments

  1. fantasywind - May 22, 2014 2:53 PM

    Interesting series but I have slight feeling of deja vu, how many other premises there was with typical ,,supernatural thing happens/investigation time/fight demon of the week”. I hope it will be more original, though I know constantine only from movie (similarly to character of Solomon Kane I’ve seen only movie, which by the way I quite enjoyed 🙂 ) hehe.

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    • Kareem Ali - May 23, 2014 9:05 AM

      True there have been a lot of supernatural series (Sleepy Hollow is a good one) but this character has a long history and his personality is unique in ways. I don’t know exactly how it’ll play out in the show but I think it has a lot of potential.

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