It begins with a haphazard and random collection of scenes and clips and with each passing episode, you start making sense of the intriguing and confusing title sequence.
Dressed in perfect business attire, immaculately made out for her public address, everything about Nessa Stein screamed “I mean business” even before she utters a single syllable. The series begins with her, revolves around her and converges in the end, on her. A tale of espionage, political conspiracies and moral battles with shades of grey, The Honourable Woman has captured plenty of hearts(and awards), by just 8 episodes.

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I first came upon Penny Dreadful while reading some TV award nominations list. Only two seasons old, Penny Dreadful has managed to garner critical acclaim for its original screenplay and beautiful sets as well as tonnes of dedicated and curious fans.

The idea is the amalgamation of various classic character, along with some originals, in the backdrop of a familiar yet eerie Victorian setting. It is a carefully woven piece of art with every strand joining the other in perfect symmetry.

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