In The Flesh’s superb second series bows out on an eventful and emotional finale…
Review
Read our spoiler-filled post-finale discussion with In The Flesh creator, Dominic Mitchell, here.
This review contains spoilers.
As flies to wanton boys are we to TV writers, they kill us for their sport.
Dominic Mitchell should have all his toys taken away for the cruel trick of starting joyful Amy’s heart beating just seconds before it was stabbed into a bloody mess. Move over Joss Whedon, there’s a new writer here to try on your ‘killing fan favourites and causing untold grief’ crown. The only way the In The Flesh creator must be able to live with himself is if he knows that’s not really the end for Amy Dyer. She’s coming back isn’t she? We all saw that plush tiger move. We all heard those Halperin & Weston employees.
Review
Read our spoiler-filled post-finale discussion with In The Flesh creator, Dominic Mitchell, here.
This review contains spoilers.
As flies to wanton boys are we to TV writers, they kill us for their sport.
Dominic Mitchell should have all his toys taken away for the cruel trick of starting joyful Amy’s heart beating just seconds before it was stabbed into a bloody mess. Move over Joss Whedon, there’s a new writer here to try on your ‘killing fan favourites and causing untold grief’ crown. The only way the In The Flesh creator must be able to live with himself is if he knows that’s not really the end for Amy Dyer. She’s coming back isn’t she? We all saw that plush tiger move. We all heard those Halperin & Weston employees.
- 6/5/2014
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
We picked over the bones of In The Flesh series 2 with creator Dominic Mitchell, and found out his future plans for Roarton. Spoilers...
Interview
Warning: contains major spoilers for In The Flesh series one and two.
“Let’s stay away from labels. I don’t like labels.” In a sense, Dominic Mitchell’s In The Flesh has been fighting its labels from day one. It was a zombie drama but not really a zombie drama. It aired on the BBC Three, but it wasn’t one of the channel’s neon reality shows. It was created by a newcomer, but portrayed a world that was mature and bedded in. It was sold as a standalone mini-series but now looks as though it could run and run…
We chatted to In The Flesh’s creator, Dominic Mitchell, about labels, religion, sexuality, Morrissey posters, the ideas he couldn’t fit in to series two,...
Interview
Warning: contains major spoilers for In The Flesh series one and two.
“Let’s stay away from labels. I don’t like labels.” In a sense, Dominic Mitchell’s In The Flesh has been fighting its labels from day one. It was a zombie drama but not really a zombie drama. It aired on the BBC Three, but it wasn’t one of the channel’s neon reality shows. It was created by a newcomer, but portrayed a world that was mature and bedded in. It was sold as a standalone mini-series but now looks as though it could run and run…
We chatted to In The Flesh’s creator, Dominic Mitchell, about labels, religion, sexuality, Morrissey posters, the ideas he couldn’t fit in to series two,...
- 6/5/2014
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
In The Flesh impresses this week with the depth of its characterisation and tense climax…
Review
This review contains spoilers.
Last week’s review expressed concern that In The Flesh’s second series was spiralling uncontrollably away from the compact power of the first. Its multiple new characters and plot threads - went the argument - were threatening to replace human truth with shallow allegory and distract the drama from the emotionally shrewd storytelling that made such a success of series one.
Whoever wrote all that must be an idiot. Episode three was a tremendous hour of teen drama, succinct, honest and involving. If In The Flesh is spiralling away from Kieren’s woes to tell stories about new characters as honestly-written and touchingly performed as Freddie and Hayley (Bryan Parry and Linzey Cocker), then more power to it. Keep ‘em coming and let’s have a series three order...
Review
This review contains spoilers.
Last week’s review expressed concern that In The Flesh’s second series was spiralling uncontrollably away from the compact power of the first. Its multiple new characters and plot threads - went the argument - were threatening to replace human truth with shallow allegory and distract the drama from the emotionally shrewd storytelling that made such a success of series one.
Whoever wrote all that must be an idiot. Episode three was a tremendous hour of teen drama, succinct, honest and involving. If In The Flesh is spiralling away from Kieren’s woes to tell stories about new characters as honestly-written and touchingly performed as Freddie and Hayley (Bryan Parry and Linzey Cocker), then more power to it. Keep ‘em coming and let’s have a series three order...
- 5/18/2014
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
If you haven't seen "In the Flesh" (the second season premieres Sat. March 10 at 10:00 p.m. Et), the good news is that you can still catch up. The first season is just three episodes, currently available for streaming on the BBC America website, and fans of zombie movies will catch on quickly. What might come as a surprise to horror buffs is that this show takes the idea of zombies a step further -- oh, don't say zombies, by the way. They're people with Pds -- Partially Deceased Syndrome -- who can be treated for their brain-chomping tendencies. I spoke to series creator Dominic Mitchell about how season two will be continuing the idea of zombie re-integration as it takes place 18 months after the first season ended. For those who sense more of a political slant this time, Mitchell say that's purely intentional. While suicide victim Kieren will still...
- 5/10/2014
- by Liane Bonin Starr
- Hitfix
Review Louisa Mellor 5 May 2014 - 07:45
In The Flesh returns with a master class in expanding a drama’s scope without diluting its power. Here’s our review…
This review contains spoilers. Our spoiler-free review is here.
Any doubt as to whether 2013’s excellent In The Flesh had the scope for a return visit to Roarton has been quashed. The series two opener meaningfully expands the world of the un-zombie drama without losing any of the original’s charm or allegorical power.
If anything, this new series promises to top the first. With twice as many episodes in the second run, creator Dominic Mitchell has been able to seed mysteries and lay the groundwork for plots to gradually unfold rather than rattle out this time around.
Not that Mitchell wastes any time in establishing the key conflicts of series two in episode one. The very first shot greets us with...
In The Flesh returns with a master class in expanding a drama’s scope without diluting its power. Here’s our review…
This review contains spoilers. Our spoiler-free review is here.
Any doubt as to whether 2013’s excellent In The Flesh had the scope for a return visit to Roarton has been quashed. The series two opener meaningfully expands the world of the un-zombie drama without losing any of the original’s charm or allegorical power.
If anything, this new series promises to top the first. With twice as many episodes in the second run, creator Dominic Mitchell has been able to seed mysteries and lay the groundwork for plots to gradually unfold rather than rattle out this time around.
Not that Mitchell wastes any time in establishing the key conflicts of series two in episode one. The very first shot greets us with...
- 5/5/2014
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
Season 2 of "In the Flesh" premieres on BBC America May 10th, and if you're as excited as we are, check out the first four minutes of Episode 1 right here, right now! Not caught up? Season 1 begins streaming on BBCAmerica.com tomorrow, May 2nd.
The expanded six-episode new season of "In the Flesh" picks up nine months after the events of Season 1, and the war to protect the town from the Undead, known as Partially Deceased Syndrome (Pds) sufferers, has ceased.
Luke Newberry (The Legend of Hercules) reprises his role as Kieren Walker and leads the cast together with Emily Bevan ("The Thick of It") as Amy Driver, Harriet Cains ("Doctors") as Jem Walker, Stephen Thompson ("Doctors") as Philip Wilson, Kenneth Cranham (Maleficent) as Vicar Oddie, Kevin Sutton ("Shameless") as Gary, Steve Cooper as Steve Walker, Marie Critchley as Sue Walker, Sandra Hugget as Shirley Wilson, Gerard Thompson as Dean, and Gillian Waugh as Pearl Pinder.
The expanded six-episode new season of "In the Flesh" picks up nine months after the events of Season 1, and the war to protect the town from the Undead, known as Partially Deceased Syndrome (Pds) sufferers, has ceased.
Luke Newberry (The Legend of Hercules) reprises his role as Kieren Walker and leads the cast together with Emily Bevan ("The Thick of It") as Amy Driver, Harriet Cains ("Doctors") as Jem Walker, Stephen Thompson ("Doctors") as Philip Wilson, Kenneth Cranham (Maleficent) as Vicar Oddie, Kevin Sutton ("Shameless") as Gary, Steve Cooper as Steve Walker, Marie Critchley as Sue Walker, Sandra Hugget as Shirley Wilson, Gerard Thompson as Dean, and Gillian Waugh as Pearl Pinder.
- 5/1/2014
- by Debi Moore
- DreadCentral.com
BBC Three has confirmed a return date for In The Flesh.
Series two of the BAFTA-nominated zombie drama will debut on Sunday, May 4 at 10pm.
In the new six-part run, Pds sufferer Kieren (Luke Newberry) is caught up in the crossfire between the Undead Liberation Army and extreme political party Victus.
Emmett Scanlan joins the cast as Simon - a charismatic disciple of the Undead Prophet - while Wunmi Mosaku plays Maxine Martin, member of Victus and Roarton's newly-elected Member of Parliament.
Reprising their roles from the first series are Emily Grace Bevan as Kieran's friend Amy and Harriet Cains as his sister Jem.
In The Flesh - created and written by Dominic Mitchell - debuted in March 2013 with an initial three-part run.
In The Flesh returning to BBC Three: Series 2's secrets revealed
Watch the trailer for In The Flesh series two:...
Series two of the BAFTA-nominated zombie drama will debut on Sunday, May 4 at 10pm.
In the new six-part run, Pds sufferer Kieren (Luke Newberry) is caught up in the crossfire between the Undead Liberation Army and extreme political party Victus.
Emmett Scanlan joins the cast as Simon - a charismatic disciple of the Undead Prophet - while Wunmi Mosaku plays Maxine Martin, member of Victus and Roarton's newly-elected Member of Parliament.
Reprising their roles from the first series are Emily Grace Bevan as Kieran's friend Amy and Harriet Cains as his sister Jem.
In The Flesh - created and written by Dominic Mitchell - debuted in March 2013 with an initial three-part run.
In The Flesh returning to BBC Three: Series 2's secrets revealed
Watch the trailer for In The Flesh series two:...
- 4/23/2014
- Digital Spy
The BBC zombie series, In The Flesh, continues in May and we have a look at new footage from the upcoming episodes. While we don’t have a UK release date at this time, it has been confirmed that it will premiere on BBC America on Saturday, May 10th at 10:00pm. For those who are unfamiliar with the series, here’s a brief overview of the first season:
“The series follows zombie teenager Kieren Walker and his reintegration back into both the local community and the heart of his family. After his suicide four years ago, his friends and family thought they’d never see Kieren again. But then, shortly after his funeral, thousands rose from the dead; and after months of re-habilitation and medication, the zombies, now known as Pds (Partially Deceased Syndrome) sufferers, are gradually being returned to their homes. When Kieran returns, he is forced to confront his family,...
“The series follows zombie teenager Kieren Walker and his reintegration back into both the local community and the heart of his family. After his suicide four years ago, his friends and family thought they’d never see Kieren again. But then, shortly after his funeral, thousands rose from the dead; and after months of re-habilitation and medication, the zombies, now known as Pds (Partially Deceased Syndrome) sufferers, are gradually being returned to their homes. When Kieran returns, he is forced to confront his family,...
- 3/31/2014
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
We knew BBC America would be airing Season 2 of "In the Flesh" sometime this year, and now the official premiere date has arrived along with a "first look" teaser video and a few more details of what's coming.
The expanded six-episode new season of "In the Flesh" will debut on Saturday, May 10th, at 10/9c immediately following a new episode of "Orphan Black," only on BBC America.
Synopsis:
"In the Flesh" creator Dominic Mitchell reignites the world of teenager Kieren Walker (Luke Newberry), a Pds (Partially Deceased Syndrome) sufferer who continues in his struggle to find acceptance. The six-parter is a BBC America co-production with BBC Drama Production North.
In the cauldron of Roarton, where the living and the undead have reached a fragile peace, Kieren is desperately keeping his head down and squirreling money into his ‘escape fund’ for Paris. But in the wider world, fear is in the air.
The expanded six-episode new season of "In the Flesh" will debut on Saturday, May 10th, at 10/9c immediately following a new episode of "Orphan Black," only on BBC America.
Synopsis:
"In the Flesh" creator Dominic Mitchell reignites the world of teenager Kieren Walker (Luke Newberry), a Pds (Partially Deceased Syndrome) sufferer who continues in his struggle to find acceptance. The six-parter is a BBC America co-production with BBC Drama Production North.
In the cauldron of Roarton, where the living and the undead have reached a fragile peace, Kieren is desperately keeping his head down and squirreling money into his ‘escape fund’ for Paris. But in the wider world, fear is in the air.
- 3/31/2014
- by Debi Moore
- DreadCentral.com
BBC America's zombie mini-series "In the Flesh," created by Dominic Mitchell, will return for a second season on May 10th. The show will delve back into the world of Kieren Walker (Luke Newberry), a Pds (Partially Deceased Syndrome) afflicted teenager who continues to struggle as an outsider in a world where acceptance does not come easy. Newberry leads a cast that includes Emily Bevan, Harriet Cains, Stephen Thompson, Kenneth Cranham, Kevin Sutton, and Steve Cooper, among others. New cast members include Wunmi Mosaku ("Dancing on the Edge") who plays local MP Maxine Martin, and Emmett J. Scanlan ("The Fall") who plays a disciple of the Undead Prophet, Simon. A BBC America co-production with BBC Drama Production North, the six-part "In the Flesh" premieres Saturday, May 10, at 10 p.m. Et/Pt.
- 3/26/2014
- by Emerson Gordon
- Indiewire
In the Flesh will return to BBC Three in the first week of May.
The channel is yet to confirm an exact air-date for series two's launch, but it will air ahead of the BBC America premiere on May 10.
Dominic Mitchell's zombie saga will pick up nine months after the devastating events of the first series, with Pds sufferer Kieren (Luke Newberry) desperate to escape his hometown of Roarton.
However, the arrival of two new figures - radical politician Maxine Martin (Wunmi Mosaku) and Pds rights activist Simon (Emmett Scanlan) - threaten to disrupt the town's fragile peace.
The new six-part run will expand on the mythology introduced in the first series, creator Mitchell has hinted.
"With the first series, we had three hours, so it was good to be self-contained," the writer said. "I wanted to explore the mythology more in series two - but it's still domestic...
The channel is yet to confirm an exact air-date for series two's launch, but it will air ahead of the BBC America premiere on May 10.
Dominic Mitchell's zombie saga will pick up nine months after the devastating events of the first series, with Pds sufferer Kieren (Luke Newberry) desperate to escape his hometown of Roarton.
However, the arrival of two new figures - radical politician Maxine Martin (Wunmi Mosaku) and Pds rights activist Simon (Emmett Scanlan) - threaten to disrupt the town's fragile peace.
The new six-part run will expand on the mythology introduced in the first series, creator Mitchell has hinted.
"With the first series, we had three hours, so it was good to be self-contained," the writer said. "I wanted to explore the mythology more in series two - but it's still domestic...
- 3/26/2014
- Digital Spy
"It was quite a challenge to go back there but it was great, because I knew we had a much bigger canvas to play with."
Dominic Mitchell, screenwriter and BAFTA Breakthrough Brit, is talking about the second series of his acclaimed drama In The Flesh - coming soon to BBC Three.
An offbeat blend of zombie horror and kitchen-sink drama, In The Flesh debuted in early 2013 to a warm reception from critics and quickly amassed a rapid - no pun intended - fan following thanks to its combination of visceral violence, thoughtful storytelling and powerful performances.
This year's run of episodes - extended from three parts to six - will take advantage of a broader canvas to explore more of Roarton, the fictional Lancashire village which, the show's mythology submits, served as the birthing ground for an undead rising.
Tragedy struck Roarton at the end of the first series, as...
Dominic Mitchell, screenwriter and BAFTA Breakthrough Brit, is talking about the second series of his acclaimed drama In The Flesh - coming soon to BBC Three.
An offbeat blend of zombie horror and kitchen-sink drama, In The Flesh debuted in early 2013 to a warm reception from critics and quickly amassed a rapid - no pun intended - fan following thanks to its combination of visceral violence, thoughtful storytelling and powerful performances.
This year's run of episodes - extended from three parts to six - will take advantage of a broader canvas to explore more of Roarton, the fictional Lancashire village which, the show's mythology submits, served as the birthing ground for an undead rising.
Tragedy struck Roarton at the end of the first series, as...
- 3/11/2014
- Digital Spy
Review Louisa Mellor 7 Mar 2014 - 15:00
In The Flesh returns to BBC Three in May with twice the episodes and every bit of the charm of series one…
Un-zombie drama In The Flesh arrived on BBC Three last year fully-formed, having sprung Athena-like from the head of creator Dominic Mitchell. Similar to a carved miniature or a Swiss Army Knife, its containment - a complete story of grief, prejudice and acceptance folded neatly into three hour-long episodes - was part of the attraction.
Doubling the length and broadening the scope for series two then, was a dangerous prospect. A second run of In The Flesh risked being a bloated, diluted version of the first, a drama that had made its point, outstayed its welcome, and was hanging around only to weaken the good work of its predecessor.
Danger averted. The second run is nothing of the sort. In the most natural of ways,...
In The Flesh returns to BBC Three in May with twice the episodes and every bit of the charm of series one…
Un-zombie drama In The Flesh arrived on BBC Three last year fully-formed, having sprung Athena-like from the head of creator Dominic Mitchell. Similar to a carved miniature or a Swiss Army Knife, its containment - a complete story of grief, prejudice and acceptance folded neatly into three hour-long episodes - was part of the attraction.
Doubling the length and broadening the scope for series two then, was a dangerous prospect. A second run of In The Flesh risked being a bloated, diluted version of the first, a drama that had made its point, outstayed its welcome, and was hanging around only to weaken the good work of its predecessor.
Danger averted. The second run is nothing of the sort. In the most natural of ways,...
- 3/7/2014
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
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