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The Frankenstein Chronicles

The Frankenstein Chronicles

20157.02 Seasons12 EpisodesEnded

Overview

Inspector John Marlott investigates a series of crimes in 19th century London, which may have been committed by a scientist intent on re-animating the dead.

NetworksITV Encore

Top Cast

Sean Bean

Sean Bean

John Marlott

Richie Campbell

Richie Campbell

Joseph Nightingale

Ed Stoppard

Ed Stoppard

Lord Daniel Hervey

Tom Ward

Tom Ward

Sir Robert Peel

Frank Blake

Frank Blake

Constable Bircher

Martin McCann

Martin McCann

Renquist

Guy Henry

Guy Henry

Dean of Westminster

Laurence Fox

Laurence Fox

Frederick Dipple

Maeve Dermody

Maeve Dermody

Esther Rose

Paul Kennedy

Paul Kennedy

Inspector Treadaway

Themes & Keywords

london, englandreanimationperiod drama19th century

About The Frankenstein Chronicles

The Frankenstein Chronicles is a sci-fi & fantasy, drama series that first aired in 2015 exploring themes of london, england, reanimation, period drama, 19th century. it stars Sean Bean, Richie Campbell, Ed Stoppard. Inspector John Marlott investigates a series of crimes in 19th century London, which may have been committed by a scientist intent on re-animating the dead.

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