Having anticipated this show for quite some years, I was anxious about what the BBC would make of my my favourite book. However, I had no need to worry, as they captured the tone of Susanna Clarke's masterpiece of a novel perfectly: dark and creepy, yet at the same time eerily beautiful. All of the cast are superb, never have I seen actors bring such life and vibrance to a character as Enzo Cilenti has done to the relatively small role of Childermass. Bertie Carvel is also an astounding Jonathan Strange, played perfectly alongside satisfyingly mousy Eddie Marsen as Mr. Norrell. Very pleasing performances by Charlotte Riley and newcomer Alice Englert as the two female leads. The combination of music and setting brings a wonderful charm to this work of art, creating an enchanting atmosphere. All in all 10 out of 10.
Review of Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell
