Grimm 2011
“Mortal. Danger.”
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Overview
Grimm is an American urban fantasy police procedural drama and horror television series created by Stephen Carpenter, Jim Kouf, and David Greenwalt. Produced by Universal Television for NBC, the show premiered in the United States on October 28, 2011, and concluded its run on March 30, 2017, after six seasons. The series stars David Giuntoli as Nick Burkhardt, a Portland homicide detective who discovers he is a descendant of an elite line of hunters known as Grimms. As a Grimm, Burkhardt is tasked with protecting the human world from supernatural forces and monsters brought to life from fairy tales. Throughout the series, he finds his professional responsibilities as a detective increasingly at odds with his duties as a Grimm. The cast also features Russell Hornsby, Silas Weir Mitchell, and Sasha Roiz. Episodes of the program were directed by individuals including Norberto Barba. The series explores a world where supernatural entities, referred to as Wesen, exist alongside the human population.
Should you watch it?
“A Portland homicide detective discovers he is a descendant of hunters tasked with battling supernatural forces.”
- unique blend of crime drama and fairy tale lore
- engaging premise regarding hidden identities
- contains supernatural horror elements
- may feel formulaic to some viewers
Watch it if you enjoy procedural crime dramas infused with elements of dark fantasy and folklore.
The series features horror themes and supernatural violence suitable for mature audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 22 episodes
- E1 Pilot Oct 28, 2011
- E2 Bears Will Be Bears Nov 4, 2011
- E3 Beeware Nov 11, 2011
- E4 Lonelyhearts Nov 18, 2011
- E5 Danse Macabre Dec 8, 2011
- E6 The Three Bad Wolves Dec 9, 2011
- E7 Let Your Hair Down Dec 16, 2011
- E8 Game Ogre Jan 13, 2012
- E9 Of Mouse and Man Jan 20, 2012
- E10 Organ Grinder Feb 3, 2012
- E11 Tarantella Feb 10, 2012
- E12 Last Grimm Standing Feb 24, 2012
- E13 Three Coins in a Fuchsbau Mar 2, 2012
- E14 Plumed Serpent Mar 9, 2012
- E15 Island of Dreams Mar 30, 2012
- E16 The Thing with Feathers Apr 6, 2012
- E17 Love Sick Apr 13, 2012
- E18 Cat and Mouse Apr 20, 2012
- E19 Leave It to Beavers Apr 27, 2012
- E20 Happily Ever Aftermath May 4, 2012
- E21 Big Feet May 11, 2012
- E22 Woman in Black May 18, 2012
Season 2 · 22 episodes
- E1 Bad Teeth Aug 13, 2012
- E2 The Kiss Aug 20, 2012
- E3 Bad Moon Rising Aug 27, 2012
- E4 Quill Sep 3, 2012
- E5 The Good Shepherd Sep 28, 2012
- E6 Over My Dead Body Oct 5, 2012
- E7 The Bottle Imp Oct 12, 2012
- E8 The Other Side Oct 19, 2012
- E9 La Llorona Oct 26, 2012
- E10 The Hour of Death Nov 2, 2012
- E11 To Protect and Serve Man Nov 9, 2012
- E12 Season of the Hexenbiest (1) Nov 16, 2012
- E13 Face Off (2) Mar 8, 2013
- E14 Natural Born Wesen Mar 15, 2013
- E15 Mr. Sandman Mar 22, 2013
- E16 Nameless Mar 29, 2013
- E17 One Angry Fuchsbau Apr 5, 2013
- E18 Volcanalis Apr 26, 2013
- E19 Endangered Apr 30, 2013
- E20 Kiss of the Muse May 7, 2013
- E21 The Waking Dead (1) May 14, 2013
- E22 Goodnight, Sweet Grimm (2) May 21, 2013
Season 3 · 22 episodes
- E1 The Ungrateful Dead (3) Oct 25, 2013
- E2 PTZD (4) Nov 1, 2013
- E3 A Dish Best Served Cold Nov 8, 2013
- E4 One Night Stand Nov 15, 2013
- E5 El Cucuy Nov 29, 2013
- E6 Stories We Tell Our Young Dec 6, 2013
- E7 Cold Blooded Dec 13, 2013
- E8 Twelve Days of Krampus Dec 13, 2013
- E9 Red Menace Jan 3, 2014
- E10 Eye of the Beholder Jan 10, 2014
- E11 The Good Soldier Jan 17, 2014
- E12 The Wild Hunt (1) Jan 24, 2014
- E13 Revelation (2) Feb 28, 2014
- E14 Mommy Dearest Mar 7, 2014
- E15 Once We Were Gods Mar 14, 2014
- E16 The Show Must Go On Mar 21, 2014
- E17 Synchronicity Apr 4, 2014
- E18 The Law of Sacrifice Apr 11, 2014
- E19 Nobody Knows the Trubel I've Seen Apr 25, 2014
- E20 My Fair Wesen May 2, 2014
- E21 The Inheritance May 9, 2014
- E22 Blonde Ambition May 16, 2014
Season 4 · 22 episodes
- E1 Thanks for the Memories Oct 24, 2014
- E2 Octopus Head Oct 31, 2014
- E3 The Last Fight Nov 7, 2014
- E4 Dyin' on a Prayer Nov 14, 2014
- E5 Cry Luison Nov 21, 2014
- E6 Highway of Tears Nov 28, 2014
- E7 The Grimm Who Stole Christmas Dec 5, 2014
- E8 Chupacabra Dec 12, 2014
- E9 Wesenrein Jan 16, 2015
- E10 Tribunal Jan 23, 2015
- E11 Death Do Us Part Jan 30, 2015
- E12 Maréchaussée Feb 6, 2015
- E13 Trial by Fire Feb 13, 2015
- E14 Bad Luck Mar 20, 2015
- E15 Double Date Mar 27, 2015
- E16 Heartbreaker Apr 3, 2015
- E17 Hibernaculum Apr 10, 2015
- E18 Mishipeshu Apr 17, 2015
- E19 Iron Hans Apr 24, 2015
- E20 You Don't Know Jack May 1, 2015
- E21 Headache May 8, 2015
- E22 Cry Havoc May 15, 2015
Season 5 · 21 episodes
- E1 The Grimm Identity Oct 30, 2015
- E2 Clear and Wesen Danger Nov 6, 2015
- E3 Lost Boys Nov 13, 2015
- E4 Maiden Quest Nov 20, 2015
- E5 Rat King Dec 4, 2015
- E6 Wesen Nacht Dec 11, 2015
- E7 Eve of Destruction Jan 29, 2016
- E8 A Reptile Dysfunction Feb 5, 2016
- E9 Star-Crossed Feb 12, 2016
- E10 Map of the Seven Knights Feb 19, 2016
- E11 Key Move Mar 4, 2016
- E12 Into the Schwarzwald Mar 11, 2016
- E13 Silence of the Slams Mar 18, 2016
- E14 Lycanthropia Mar 25, 2016
- E15 Skin Deep Apr 1, 2016
- E16 The Believer Apr 8, 2016
- E17 Inugami Apr 15, 2016
- E18 Good to the Bone Apr 22, 2016
- E19 The Taming of the Wu Apr 29, 2016
- E20 Bad Night May 13, 2016
- E21 Beginning of the End, Parts One and Two May 20, 2016
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of Grimm?
A homicide detective discovers he is a Grimm, a descendant of hunters who protect humanity from supernatural beings.
Who created the series?
The series was created by Stephen Carpenter, Jim Kouf, and David Greenwalt.
When did the show air?
The series premiered on October 28, 2011, and concluded on March 30, 2017.
How many seasons are there?
The series ran for a total of six seasons.
What is the show inspired by?
The series is inspired by the classic Grimms' Fairy Tales.