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A short-lived program for a short-lived network, She-Wolf began as serious horror, set in London. As episodes progressed, the writers started sprinkling in a little humor. Midway through its run, it settled on a mixture of comedy and Gothic horror that would later see huge success in Joss Wheadon's "Buffy the Vampire Slayer".

The formula didn't last long - budget cuts and network fiddling lead to retooling the show, now a comedy based in Los Angeles. It retained the supernatural themes, but not the serious horror. The final third of its run had a noticeable drop in production value, and while those episodes could at best be described as silly, they were also very, VERY funny.

A flawed program, but influential and entertaining.

There was a second season of this series, called "Love and Curses" where Randi and the professor moved to the states and he hosted a television should about mythology and the supernatural which they always ended up investigating or battling. No listing on here for that, someone who has the knowledge should add it. My husband I used to watch this show while we were in college and then again on the Sci Fi channel when they did their limited series collection show -- that was a great show! They should bring it back and show all those odd limited shows again. "She-Wolf of London" was campy but as someone who now has a PhD minor in folklore it was also interesting to see them play with legends, myths and folktales.

An American student named Randi Wallace travels to England in order to study mythology under British professor Doctor Ian Matheson. Whilst ghost-hunting out on the moors, she is attacked and bitten by a savage animal. At the next full moon she turns into a werewolf, and manages to convince her new professor of her condition. Together the two of them begin to investigate various supernatural occurrences, in order to explore mythology and attempt to find a cure for Randi's curse ...

As you can see, thankfully this series shares very little in common with the dull 1940's movie She-Wolf of London from which it takes it's name. It actually seems much more inspired by John Landis' classic 1981 horror movie An American Werewolf in London, not only with it's very similar storyline but also with it's darkly humorous approach to the standard supernatural horror formula. It certainly showed great promise in some areas, but unfortunately the English financial backers for the show dropped out after four months due to some poorly-written episodes. The creators were brave enough to move the show over to Los Angeles for six more episodes and retitle it "Love and Curses", but after this the series was soon cancelled altogether.

Considering the series is titled "She-Wolf of London", few of the episodes are actually focused on lycanthropy, and some don't feature the werewolf at all. Mostly Randi and Ian just investigate various supernatural occurrences, such as ghosts and zombies and nymphomaniac sex demons ... Randi is, however, constantly on the look-out for a cure to her condition, even in the most unlikely places. In the "London" episodes, Ian's extended family provide both comic relief and serve as key characters on occasion, and the "will they, won't they" relationship between teacher and student is prominent all the time, sometimes charming and sometimes irritating. Some have argued that "She-Wolf" was heavily influenced by "The Incredible Hulk" television series, but to me it seems more likely that it was simply following after Frank Lupo's Werewolf, which was certainly influenced by that show.

Kate Hodge gives a peculiar, quirky performance as Randi, which can become a little annoying at times but for the most part she's good. She seems more interested in the comic aspects of the series rather than the horror or the drama elements. Neil Dickson, meanwhile, is a superb actor who you may or may not remember for his excellent portrayal of every schoolboy's favourite World War One pilot in Biggles : Adventures in Time. Okay, so you probably won't. But anyway, he's perfectly cast as the stuffy, charming professor (a kind of proto-"Giles" character, if you will -- this series seems a strong predecessor for "Buffy"), and as long as the script is good he is a reliable performer.

The series isn't nearly as good as it could have been, but aside from certain episodes it's certainly not as bad as some would have you believe. The redeeming quality of the series is it's odd and original mix of creepiness and corny humour. Overall it was a promising blend of horror and comedy, with some truly excellent episodes, and it's a great shame what ultimately became of it.

When I first saw this show, I found it to be very entertaining. It had everything I could ask for in a show dealing with the supernatural. Action, adventure, comedy, drama and romance. That was until the show left England, went to America and was renamed. After that, it all went downhill. The only good episode from Love & Curses was Bride Of The. Wolfman. I honestly wish that this show had stayed in London.

She-Wolf of London is without a doubt one of my favorite television series of all time. When i first noticed this series back in 1991 i didn't know what to expect. I like Werewolves and thought oh cool a female werewolf. Once i chimed in i was hooked. This was one hell of a sci-fi show and couldn't get enough, a classic in the making. When they didn't do a second season i was so bummed and kinda torn. I didn't want it to end. The series was pretty damn good and maybe that's why the world wasn't ready for it, it was well ahead of it's time. This too me was way better than Buffy the Vampire Slayer and lead it's way, it had more spunk and a cool atmosphere. Maybe it was best that they didn't go for multiple seasons, because that could tear apart a series making it redundant in the long run. Kate Hodge who played Randi Wallace and Neal Dickson as Dr. Ian Matheson complimented each other so well it's like they had a natural chemistry on film. Acting was superb from the entire cast. Far as i am aware this show can only be watched online from VeeHD. I haven't found it streamed anywhere else online. I watched the entire series a few days ago and the memories took hold once again. I can't believe that they had a gem and cancelled it after just 1-season so sad.

Well this takes me back.

I was a full time extra at the time and did a lot of work on this show.

Had a great time with lots of friends doing it.

It was however a very troubled production.

HTV were the British component and made some shows that were so bad they were never shown.

I was in them.

I think this was the last TV/film they were involved in, falling out with the US production company as a result.

I think the problem was it was neither one thing nor the other.

Teenagers would have loved it but would not be allowed to watch.

Having seen some of the episodes, i really enjoyed them.

It was ahead of it's time.

It was poorly paid work from top to bottom.

When the pay is poor stuff goes missing.

I pinched a 'BEYOND THE BEYOND' T shirt , still have , still wear it.

I am the big frog alien at the convention.

They also ruined a pair of my shoes, so I nicked a pair from wardrobe in Bristol, they were sharing with the BBC.

Nice pair of suede brogues, I still wear with a suit.

They came from the 'East Enders' wardrobe and have 'Phil Mitchell' in black marker on the inside.

Great times.

She-Wolf of London is without a doubt my favorite television series of all time. Everything about the show was wonderful: the writing, acting, horror, and humor. The chemistry between the lead characters (Ian and Randi) is wonderful, and is one of the series' greatest strengths. Unfortunately, the series was short-lived because it aired in the early days of syndicated television (with resulting limited viewing audience size) and because it was so ahead of its time in a way that audiences were not ready for (It is similar in many ways to the much later television series, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer.) There were also obviously creative differences between the creators and producers of the series (as is apparent by many of the scripts and story lines--inside jokes that are thinly veiled).

In spite of the changes in series location and format and supporting cast that occur, the twenty existing episodes of this series are excellent and perfect just as they are. So perhaps it is a good thing after all that the series didn't last very long (sometimes less is more). Reminds me of the Firefly television series, in that it was an excellent series that ended much too soon, and yet is outstanding and memorable anyway.

It is surprising that the series is not available commercially on DVDs. Maybe one day it will be. Until then, I'll have to be content watching my own archived DVD-R recordings of the show that I recorded from the Sci-Fi channel years ago when the series was last aired in re-runs. But some DVD extras sure would be mighty tasty!

I remember this from when it was aired on tv. Yes it's campy. Yes it's a bit contrived. Back in therapy we had 4 horror tv shows on our 5 channel TVs. I think I still have Betamax recordings of this somewhere. God I loved this show.

A funny, clever and wonderfully atmospheric show that deserved much more attention than it originally received. It had an interesting quality that was very reminiscent of some of the better "Hammer Studio" horror films of the sixties and seventies. The humor of this show had a similarity to that on "The Avengers". "She Wolf of London" also possessed wonderful dialogue filled with double entendres and spoken by a really excellent cast. The leads had great rapport and the supporting players were unusually good.

The change of name to "Love &Curses" and setting to LA was a huge mistake and the loss of the distinctly English atmosphere hurt the show. However, even those episodes are funny, well written and well acted.

Watch it if you can!

This is another entry in my "Under the Radar" series and another in my series of "Almost Classics". I really like this is another show based on the Werewolf which I feel is something we really don't get often where they're not just supporting players but main players, only ones I can think of are "Werewolf", "Teen Wolf" and the upcoming "Werewolf By Night" but those are stories for another time. I mainly heard and saw this show on the "Sci-Fi Channel" as it was another one of the shows which premiered on their monthly block of limited run shows.

The show was created by Mick Garris who is of course an alumni to horror. He's an honorable mention in favorite producers in the horror genre, it's true that he's one of those ones that hit or miss, though same can be said about all other horror producers and directors. But to me when they hit, they hit and that's what counts. This show was one of those hits despite not quite hitting the bullseye, it at least hit the board to score some points. Sidenote also those was created by Tom McLaughlin who is known for directing "Friday the 13th Jason Lives" which is cool as that's my favorite entry in the series if you can believe that. So, two horror alumni for the price of one show (or two if you count the last episodes of the show separately).

I like the premise which is kind of like the one in the TV show "Werewolf" but with a major difference to it as it's not your fugitive thriller but more your supernatural/fantasy actioner. This show you can say was slightly ahead of it's time as it predates shows like "Buffy", "Angel", "Supernatural" etc. Which were all feature heroes and heroines either with supernatural ability or without combating evil within the supernatural realm. It's a real shame this show's life span was cut Kate Hodge another on my list of underrated actresses I thought was sold. She's another one of the actresses I had a crush on when I was an adolescent as I remember her from the film "Rapid Fire" (story for another time). She's another in my book the hottest women on this planet, she physically looks like at least to me the character Makoto Kino/Sailor Jupiter from the anime series "Sailor Moon" but if she was an adult.

Anyway, really like the character Randi whom you can say is an underrated horror heroine. Really like her persona as he's energetic, spunky, and open minded. Her character is sympathetic as she was just an ordinary person that never asked for. We see her going though the motions in both understanding and controlling her newfound supernatural features and alter ego, doing the right thing, as well as struggling to find some cure for them as she doesn't want to be a werewolf forever. But also, she is trying to understand the supernatural realm she has just entered which makes her a fish out of water.

Like her number two which is Professor Ian Matheson played well by Neil Dickson another underrated actor. His character is sort of like who Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer". The guy is experienced and a mentor figure for Randi as he helps guide her in this supernatural and mythological realm. His character could of easily of had a prequel series had this show been more successful. Really like how he has this dry, British, and sometimes wise crack sort of humor and charisma to him, but also like that despite not a trained fighter (he is an academic professor after all) he can hold his own against danger and best of all is selfless as he does everything to help Randi.

Really like the chemistry between the two, both I feel are another of those underrated romantic thriller couples. One of the strong points of the show are that both characters are in a relationship together that has it's ups and downs. Most of the romantic thrillers are based on build up to pay off which most of the time means it will take a way till the leads we want together become that.

Though the fundamental problem with this is when the story stretches out, it means the leads are apart longer, which also means roadblocks and a lot of other unwanted filler which can really make the story lose momentum and cause the story to lose a little of its spark. This show is one of the ones that don't do that, yeah both leads are platonic for a while but at some point, quit playing the platonic game and hook up. And even when they do things stay interesting and become even more interesting than before.

Really like the story in the show which is pretty much your mystery of the week format. Some would say that's a weak point of the show, but you have to understand TV shows back then didn't have that ongoing plot/story development structure at the time, even though it's true this show could have benefited from that. But I don't mind the mystery of the week format, it meant a new adventures for the duo and deepen the mythology and supernatural world of the show.

The effects are on par I like the werewolf transformations and make up, despite may 'be not the best for all Werewolf fans, but I still though was pretty good and best of all is practical. Which is almost become a lost practice as most things are done in CGI which I never liked as it can be cheating sometime and worst of all cheating the audience as the point with werewolf effects is to sell them an authentic illusion.

Really like the theme song which is on my list of honorable mention favorite themes. There are two versions of this song. For the latter part of the season, it was a jazzier romantic noir like tune. However, I personally like the first and true theme song to the show as it has that spooky mysteriousness to it, like a realm that is both fascinating but dangerous which fit the show.

Now, here come the cons of the show; one of the cons is that the writing of the show can be a little weak sometimes. But that's only in some episodes, let alone this was still only the first season. In fact, in almost every season there is bound to be a weak point or two.

Randi doesn't get to kick enough butt which also means she doesn't get to wolf out. She does wolf out in the show but unfortunately as the show progressed it became few and far between but worst of all totally absent in the final episodes. This move never makes sense to me, it's much like have a chocolate caramel bar but without he caramel, here you'd have just a plain but hollow chocolate bar that tastes good but not fulfilling because you still want the caramel. Though is mainly because of budgetary issues.

The main problem with the show is of course no surprise it's completely uneven. Due mainly to not getting the ratings desired, halfway in the season if you can believe that they decided to change and rework the show completely making it a romantic mystery thriller more in the same vein as "Moonlighting". They even changed the name of the show completely to a title that sounds like it was made at the last minute "Love and Curses". For people that have tuned in to "She Wolf of London" this caused confusion, unsure if they were even watching the same show which they were but weren't at the same time if you catch my drift.

Many shows have been known to change directions of their show which of course was known to be a ploy to draw in more viewers but also to keep the show fresh and broaden creative freedom and depth, but this only works when it keeps in continuity with itself.

Not to say the premise of "Love and Curses" was bad, I thought it was enjoyable, when in the right mood anyway. I do like the idea of a human and a supernatural being a couple and solving mysteries and saving lives together. But this idea should of be just that a separate show all together and it was an idea that came too late as the romantic mystery thriller sub-genre already faded after the 80's decade.

I wouldn't mind if a revival on this show was done if it's handled right, in the right hands along with even stronger writing and direction from obviously putting in an ongoing plotline format but also have a tremendous budget to push the envelope on the vision. But of course, most importantly have both "She Wolf of London" and "Love and Curses" be what they should be and were in the first place, two separate shows so both can stay true to their natures. Though this might sound like a long shot have silver screen adaptations based on this show (or both), which would be cool as we could use another werewolf movie as they don't come along often enough. It's an idea worth sniffing on anyway.

If you're a horror fan and into the Werewolf genre this show is at least worth sniffing out.

Rating: 3 stars.

When I first spotted this series i was 8 years old. The first episodes were scary and spooky ( i was not allowed to watch the series in the beginning) but in the end, the whole series turned into a comedy. Still it was a very good show. I remember scenes like Randi turning into a werewolf in the wc of an airplane or Ian turning into a zombie. The show was also very audacious (with gore, violence and sexuality) but just the right kind of way. All in all, very good series and i hope it's going to re-run here in Finland. I wished it would have lived longer... Definitely a cult-show.

And by the way, Kate Hodge was (and still is) soooo sweet. :)

I concur with the theory that this was Britain's answer to the Hulk, but I love this series for the fact that it introduced me to the lovely Kate Hodge. Despite the over-acting and the hokey effects of the werewolf role, she did act out the plight of a woman cursed with lycanthropy. Even with the limited premises, the series had a great idea sending her out all over England turning up ghosts, zombies, witches and succubi in her search for a cure for her condition, but then they ruined it by transferring the show to the United States. Not to bad mouth my country, but moving the series took away any credibility and likeability the show ever had and made if even too campy for my tastes.

The first time I watch She-Wolf of London aka Love and Curses was back in 1991. It was aired on free TV before the Sci-fi channel existed. I enjoy watching the show for its unique plots and story lines. She-Wolf of London was ahead of its time and precursor for Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Buffy I do not care for as much as this show. The show had intelligent plots involving around the two characters Randy and Ian played by Kate Hodge and Neil Dickson. The show died a miserable death when the locate changed half way through the season from London to Los Angeles. If the show stay in London, the show would had lasted another TV season. Moving to Los Angeles ruined the atmosphere of the show, and the characters were not the same when it first started.

She Wolf of London was an interesting series in the mid to late 80s. Never more than a blip in mainstream media terms, the show did have a pretty large cult following, which it deserved.

When this show first came out, I was completely enthralled. Sure, I was in junior high school at the time, but good writing is good writing. Werewolf fans and horror aficionados alike could appreciate the amount of creativity put into each episode, not to mention the dry British humor. In addition, the presence of a strong female lead (played by Kate Hodge) put the series several years ahead of its time. The She Wolf paved the way for a certain Vampire Slayer named Buffy.

Early on, it was clear that this was tv for adults. I don't mean it was pornographic, but rather that it did not shy away from contemporary network no-nos like sex, death, and a dominating young woman who didn't take crap from anyone. The double entendres involved with Ian placing her in shackles in his family's basement were enough to win hearty guffaws from even the most innocent viewer. But of course, a series like this can never last long.

As the seasons rolled by, the quality of the show decreased more and more. It was clearly floundering in the ratings by the time its title changed to "Love and Curses." The characters moved to LA to fight demonic evils every week, and it was just as ridiculous as it sounds. (Apparently, this is a TV formula as common now as chicken pox.) This is about the time I stopped watching it, as the life had been snuffed out of the series. I recently found to my delight, however, that the Sci Fi Channel reruns first episodes of She Wolf of London in the wee early hours of the morning. If you're up really late and have nothing to do, then check out the show. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.