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Gormenghast 2000

★ 7.0/10 · 34 votes Sci-Fi & FantasyMysteryComedyAction & Adventure 1 seasons · 4 eps Ended
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What is Gormenghast?

Gormenghast is a four-episode television serial and TV mini series released in the year 2000. It is based on the first two novels of the Gothic fantasy Gormenghast series by Mervyn Peake.

Type
TV series
Year
2000
Status
Ended
Episodes
4
Runtime
60 minutes
First aired
Jan 17, 2000
Last aired
Feb 7, 2000
Original language
EN
Origin
GB
Networks
BBC Two
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery, Comedy, Action & Adventure
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86 /100 Highly Bingeable
⚡ Pacing & Momentum8.6/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8.9/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.9/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Bingeable Series #Sci-Fi & Fantasy #Mystery #Comedy
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Gormenghast is a four-episode television serial and TV mini series released in the year 2000. It is based on the first two novels of the Gothic fantasy Gormenghast series by Mervyn Peake.

The narrative is set in an ancient city-state primarily consisting of a rambling and crumbling castle called the Castle of Gormenghast, where the Groan family has ruled with dusty ceremony for more than seventy generations. Within this setting, a clever and ambitious new kitchen boy named Steerpike begins to insinuate himself into the affections of Lady Fuchsia Groan and to murder his way to power.

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“An ambitious kitchen boy climbs to power inside an ancient, rambling castle ruled by dusty ceremony.”

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  • It is a television series based on the first two novels of the Gothic fantasy Gormenghast series by Mervyn Peake.
  • It depicts the sprawling Castle of Gormenghast and an ancient city-state.
  • It follows the Groan family who has ruled with dusty ceremony for more than seventy generations.
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Watch it if you want to see a clever and ambitious new kitchen boy insinuate himself into the affections of Lady Fuchsia Groan and murder his way to power.

The tone and pacing reflect a Gothic fantasy series involving mystery, comedy, sci-fi, and action and adventure.

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Is Gormenghast worth watching?

It is a four-episode television series based on the Gothic fantasy novels by Mervyn Peake, featuring a castle setting and a plot about an ambitious kitchen boy.

What is the binge duration of Gormenghast?

The television serial consists of a total of four episodes.

What are the essential episodes of Gormenghast?

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