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Grimm
File:Grimmintertitle.png
Grimm intertitle
GenreDark fantasy
Drama
Detective fiction
Created byStephen Carpenter
David Greenwalt
Jim Kouf
StarringDavid Giuntoli
Russell Hornsby
Bitsie Tulloch
Silas Weir Mitchell
Sasha Roiz
Reggie Lee
ComposerRichard Martin
Country of originTemplate:TVUS
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes5 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producersMark Buckland
Jim Kouf
David Greenwalt
Sean Hayes
Todd Milliner
ProducersSteve Oster
Stephen Welke (associate prod.)
Production locationsPortland, Oregon
CinematographyClark Mathis
EditorChris G. Willingham
Camera setupMulti camera
Running time43 minutes
Production companiesUniversal Television
GK Productions
Hazy Mills Productions
Open 4 Business Productions, LLC
Original release
NetworkNBC
ReleaseOctober 28, 2011 (2011-10-28) –
present

Grimm is an American fantasy/mystery/crime drama series that made its debut on NBC on October 28, 2011.[1] It airs Fridays at 9:00 pm ET/8:00 pm CT. The show has been described as "a cop drama—with a twist... a dark and fantastical project about a world in which characters inspired by Grimms' Fairy Tales exist".[2]

Synopsis

Set in present-day Portland, Oregon, the series puts a new twist on the stories of the Brothers Grimm. The show's main character is a homicide detective who learns that he is a descendent of a group of hunters known as "Grimms," who fight to keep humanity safe from the supernatural creatures of the world. Upon learning of his destiny, he has to protect every living soul from the sinister storybook characters that have infiltrated the real world.[3]

Cast

Main article: Creatures of Grimm

Episodes

Main article: List of Grimm episodes

Development and production

It was announced in January 2011 that NBC had ordered a series entitled Grimm.[4] David Greenwalt and Jim Kouf co-wrote the pilot, which was directed by Marc Buckland. Filming for the pilot began in March in Portland, Oregon.[2] It was announced in May 2011 that NBC had picked up the series.[5]

Greenwalt and Kouf serve as executive producers for the series along with Sean Hayes and Todd Milliner.[6] The series is produced by Universal Media Studios and Hazy Mills Productions. It is filmed on location in and around Portland.[7]

On September 30, 2011, NBC decided to delay the debut of Grimm by moving the premiere date from October 21 to October 28, 2011, so it could premiere closer to Halloween.[8] On November 21, 2011, NBC picked up the series for a full 22-episode season.[9] NBC is also planning to release a special Thursday showing on December 8th at 10PM to see if the Network's ratings will improve. [10]

Casting

David Giuntoli, who plays the lead role, Nick Burkhardt, was the first to be cast.[11] Silas Weir Mitchell was then cast as Monroe, a reformed "big bad wolf".[12] Following this, Russell Hornsby and Bitsie Tulloch were cast as Nick's partner, Hank Griffin, and his girlfriend, Juliette Silverton, respectively.[13] Sasha Roiz was cast in the final regular role as Captain Renard.[14]

Critical reception

The series received mixed reviews, based on Metacritic's index score of 54 out of 100.[15]

Mary McNamara of The Los Angeles Times wrote that she preferred another fairy-tale themed drama, ABC's Once Upon a Time, to this one, stating that despite a good cast and setting, Grimm puts an "entertaining crime spin on fairy-tale monsters that's a little too pat" for viewers.[16]

References

  1. ^ "NBC To Give 'Chuck,' 'Grimm' Halloween Debuts". Airlock Alpha. October 9, 2011. Retrieved October 10, 2011.
  2. ^ a b Turnquist, Kristi (March 1, 2011). "NBC pilot, 'Grimm,' to shoot in Portland in March". The Oregonian. Retrieved July 21, 2011.
  3. ^ "NBC unveils fall primetime schedule for 2011-12 season". The Futon Critic. May 15, 2011. Retrieved August 1, 2011.
  4. ^ Hibberd, James (January 28, 2011). "'Buffy' writers sell Grimm's Fairy Tales pilot to NBC". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved July 21, 2011.
  5. ^ Rice, Lynette; Hibberd, James (May 12, 2011). "NBC orders 'The Playboy Club,' other pilots to series". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved July 21, 2011.
  6. ^ Ausiello, Michael (January 28, 2011). "NBC Orders Brothers Grimm-Themed Drama From Buffy Scribe". TVLine. Retrieved July 21, 2011.
  7. ^ Turnquist, Kristi (May 24, 2011). "The Oregon Film office confirms NBC series 'Grimm' will shoot in Portland". The Oregonian. Retrieved July 14, 2011.
  8. ^ "'Chuck' and new drama 'Grimm' Debut on October 28". The Futon Critic. September 30, 2011. Retrieved October 26, 2011.
  9. ^ "NBC Gives Full-Season Order To 'Grimm', Gives It Thursday 10 PM Tryout". November, 21 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
  10. ^ "NBC's Grimm Looking Good". November, 25 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
  11. ^ "Casting Begins for NBC's Grimm". February 22, 2011. Retrieved July 21, 2011. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |source= ignored (help)
  12. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 22, 2011). "Silas Weir Mitchell Joins NBC's 'Grimm', Malcolm Barrett To ABC's 'Kids'". Deadline.com. Retrieved July 21, 2011.
  13. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 25, 2011). "NBC's 'Grimm' And 'Smash' Add To Casts". Deadline.com. Retrieved July 21, 2011.
  14. ^ "Grimm adds an Adama to the vast - Sasha Roiz snags last regular role". March 11, 2011. Retrieved July 21, 2011. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |source= ignored (help)
  15. ^ "Grimm Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved October 26, 2011.
  16. ^ McNamara, Mary (October 22, 2011). "'Grimm,' 'Once Upon a Time' reviews: Fairy tales all grown up". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved October 26, 2011.

See also

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