Episodes
Season 1 · Season 1
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A World Without God
The police apprehend a gang of opium smugglers on the banks of the Thames, but as he stands at the water's edge, Inspector John Marlott makes a shocking discovery. The body of a dead child is washed up on the shore, but further examination of the corpse reveals a grotesque state of mutilation. Home Secretary Sir Robert Peel orders Marlott to lead the investigation, while details of the investigation must remain confidential.
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48m
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Seeing Things
After his discovery on the banks of the Thames, Inspector Marlott visits the house of artist and printmaker William Blake, who is on his deathbed. Later, Marlott confers with Nightingale, a local policeman who has been keeping watch on The Fortune of War, a public house where body snatchers are known to gather. The pair create a plan to capture a person of interest who may be able to aid them with their investigation.
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48m
3
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All the Lost Children
Having escaped the clutches of Billy Oates, Flora throws herself on Marlott's mercy. Believing her to be a key witness to Alice's disappearance, he brings her to his lodgings for safety.
As the investigation continues, Marlott travels to Kentish Town to interrogate Mary Shelley. The connectionbetween her monster and the child corpse cannot be a mere coincidence…
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48m
4
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The Fortunes of War
Marlott takes a terrified Pritty on their assignation to meet the men who kill for money – they find themselves in the tunnels under Smithfield market, which run from the Fortune of War pub to St Bart's Hospital.
Flora has returned to Marlott's lodgings, but now she is back Marlott intends to use her as bait for the murderous gang, much against Nightingale's wishes.
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47m
5
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The Frankenstein Murders
Boz publishes a newspaper article about the murders which causes a public outcry and infuriates Peel on the eve of the Anatomy Act. Mary Shelley, the author of Frankenstein, follows her own line of enquiry into the medical practice of Sir William Chester, uncovering secrets from the past. Marlott decides to go back to Greenwich where it all began - is there something he is missing?
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48m
6
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Lost and Found
Marlott finally pieces together the movements at the hospital, but the number of suspects continue to plague his mind. Robert Peel meets with William Chester. Marlott gets authorization to use a pistol.
Not watched yet
48m
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A World Without God
The police apprehend a gang of opium smugglers on the banks of the Thames, but as he stands at the water's edge, Inspector John Marlott makes a shocking discovery. The body of a dead child is washed up on the shore, but further examination of the corpse reveals a grotesque state of mutilation. Home Secretary Sir Robert Peel orders Marlott to lead the investigation, while details of the investigation must remain confidential.
Not watched yet
48m
2
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Seeing Things
After his discovery on the banks of the Thames, Inspector Marlott visits the house of artist and printmaker William Blake, who is on his deathbed. Later, Marlott confers with Nightingale, a local policeman who has been keeping watch on The Fortune of War, a public house where body snatchers are known to gather. The pair create a plan to capture a person of interest who may be able to aid them with their investigation.
Not watched yet
48m
3
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All the Lost Children
Having escaped the clutches of Billy Oates, Flora throws herself on Marlott's mercy. Believing her to be a key witness to Alice's disappearance, he brings her to his lodgings for safety.
As the investigation continues, Marlott travels to Kentish Town to interrogate Mary Shelley. The connectionbetween her monster and the child corpse cannot be a mere coincidence…
Not watched yet
48m
4
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The Fortunes of War
Marlott takes a terrified Pritty on their assignation to meet the men who kill for money – they find themselves in the tunnels under Smithfield market, which run from the Fortune of War pub to St Bart's Hospital.
Flora has returned to Marlott's lodgings, but now she is back Marlott intends to use her as bait for the murderous gang, much against Nightingale's wishes.
Not watched yet
47m
5
▶
The Frankenstein Murders
Boz publishes a newspaper article about the murders which causes a public outcry and infuriates Peel on the eve of the Anatomy Act. Mary Shelley, the author of Frankenstein, follows her own line of enquiry into the medical practice of Sir William Chester, uncovering secrets from the past. Marlott decides to go back to Greenwich where it all began - is there something he is missing?
Not watched yet
48m
6
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Lost and Found
Marlott finally pieces together the movements at the hospital, but the number of suspects continue to plague his mind. Robert Peel meets with William Chester. Marlott gets authorization to use a pistol.
Not watched yet
48m
Cast
Sean BeanJohn Marlott
Richie CampbellJoseph Nightingale
Ed StoppardLord Daniel Hervey
Tom WardSir Robert Peel
Frank BlakeConstable Bircher
Martin McCannRenquist
Guy HenryDean of Westminster
Laurence FoxFrederick Dipple
Maeve DermodyEsther Rose
Paul KennedyInspector Treadaway
Kerrie HayesQueenieBecause you watched The Frankenstein Chronicles
★ 7.9The Nevers
★ 7.3NOS4A2
★ 7The Buccaneers
★ 7.3Miss Scarlet
★ 6Fantasy Island
★ 6.6The Vampire Lestat
★ 7.8Penny Dreadful
★ 7.4Desperate Romantics
★ 7.4Heroes
★ 5.9Superstition
★ 7.4The Hollow Crown
★ 7.7Sense8
★ 7.6Tell Me Lies
★ 7.6The Institute
★ 6.8Glitch
★ 7.412 Monkeys
★ 7.6Wolf Pack
★ 7.5Doom Patrol