SummaryBased on Susanna Clarke’s novel set in 1806 London where the magician Mr Norrell (Eddie Marsan) delights an England at war with Napoleon until he is challenged by Jonathan Strange (Carvel).
SummaryBased on Susanna Clarke’s novel set in 1806 London where the magician Mr Norrell (Eddie Marsan) delights an England at war with Napoleon until he is challenged by Jonathan Strange (Carvel).
Endlessly fascinating and driven by special effects every bit as sophisticated and powerful as the writing and characterization, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell is a classic.
Carvel and especially Marsan give such invigorating performances, and play against each other so beautifully, that they breathe life into a friendship that in the book could feel, at times, a bit schematic.
The program features a mix of tones that don’t always sit together comfortably, but taken as a whole this unusual period drama entertains as it winds its way to introduce its lead characters in the premiere episode.