"Hex" (2004) TV series 2004-2005

User Rating:

7.5/10   

Seasons:

1 | 2

Release Date:

17 October 2004 (UK)

Genre:

Horror | Drama | Fantasy | Comedy

Tagline:

Bloody. Hell.

Plot:

Cassie is a shy high school girl who wants to be accepted by others, but is only truly loved by her best friend Thelma...

Plot Keywords:

Lesbian | Fallen Angel | Ghost | Teenage | Witch

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Jemima Rooper	...	Thelma Bates / ... (18 episodes, 2004-2005)
Jamie Davis	...	Leon Taylor / ... (17 episodes, 2004-2005)
Amber Sainsbury	...	Roxanne Davenport (15 episodes, 2004-2005)
Colin Salmon	...	David Tyrel (14 episodes, 2004-2005)
Michael Fassbender	...	Azazeal (13 episodes, 2004-2005)
Laura Pyper	...	Ella Dee / ... (13 episodes, 2005)
Jemima Abey	...	Alex (13 episodes, 2005)
Samuel Collings	...	Tom / ... (10 episodes, 2005)
Anna Wilson-Jones	...	Jo Watkins / ... (10 episodes, 2004-2005)
Joseph Beattie	...	Malachi (9 episodes, 2005)
Christina Cole	...	Cassandra 'Cassie' Hughes (8 episodes, 2004-2005)

Runtime:

105 min (including commercials) (pilot episode) | 60 min (including commercials) (17 episodes)

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

UK:15 | Australia:M | USA:TV-14 | Hungary:16

Filming Locations:

Englefield House, Theale, Reading, Berkshire, England, UK

Company:

Shine

Trivia:

The Nephilim (somewhat different spelling from that used in the series) are mentioned only briefly in the Biblical book of Genesis, and in more detail in several Apocryphal books including The Book of Enoch and The Secrets of Enoch. In those texts, the Watchers are a troop of angels tasked with watching over and protecting Mankind. They become infatuated with mortal women, descend to Earth and have their way with them, spawning a race of gigantic monsters, the Nephilim. For the sin of lust, the Watchers are banished from Heaven and are condemned to roam the Earth for eternity. Out of revenge, they teach Mankind the arts of magic and warfare. Their leader is sometimes called "Azazel" or "Azaziel".

Quotes:

Thelma Bates: You've had a rough deal, Cassie McBain. Your dad's disappeared, your mother's a nutter...
Cassie Hughes: My best friend's a lesbian ghost.
Thelma Bates: Life sucks!
Cassie Hughes: Oh, and there was one other thing. Apparently, I'm a witch.
Thelma Bates: Well, I could've told you that.

Soundtrack:

#1 Crush (Gothic Remix)

Season2 far better than season 1. Now a must see show.

I watched season one of Hex and enjoyed it in an on and off kind of way despite some ropey acting and a hammy script at times. However, if you stick with it and start watching season 2, you will be well rewarded, the action kicks up several notches, the stakes are raised and a MAJOR character dies for good and a new one is introduced.

Jemima Rooper continues to steal the show as the sassy, lesbian ghost Thelma, with some great one liners such as "I may be dead, but I'm not straight" and newcomer Laura Pyper creates a whole new dynamic as Ella whilst some old faces get some much needed character development. The Nudity, violence and sex is more noticeable helping distance this show from the whole "british Buffy" tag it used to have. It really has become a must see show and one I spend an agonizing week waiting for the next installment.