Grimm's fairy tales. Originally, a set of gruesome, violent, and often unhappy stories written by the brothers Grimm. Then, a series of happy, usually musical, family friendly movies by Disney. But now, the tales have returned to their roots in the NBC TV show "Grimm". It's dark, violent, and tense, much like the original stories, and I love every minute of it.
"Grimm", now in its second season, stars David Giuntoli as Portland Detective Nick Burkhardt. Nick is a Grimm: a descendant of the original brothers who can see all the monsters they wrote about in their stories. These monsters, called Wesen, disguise themselves as normal people. When they get emotional and lose control, though, Nick can see them for what they really are, be they Blutbad or Hexenbiest or some other manner of Wesen. Being a Grimm, he is the natural-born enemy of the Wesen, due to his ancestors' long persecution of them. But Nick tries to be different, to become something his ancestors never could be; a hero. He doesn't needlessly kill like those before him. Nick, as a cop and as a Grimm, fights human and Wesen criminals while protecting the innocent of both.
As a character, I absolutely love Nick. He's brave, loyal, and has a strong moral compass. He's got just the right amount of vulnerability and doubt to make him relateable, but also enough courage, morality, and whoop-ass-Grimm skills to make him admirable. Giuntoli has really grown as an actor in the role. Compared to the first season, it's clear that he has become more comfortable in the role, which allows him greater opportunities to develop Nick's character.
Nick can't protect Portland all on his own though. His friend Monroe often helps by giving him information on the Wesen world. Monroe is a reformed Blutbad: basically, a nice big-bad-wolf. Played by the brilliant actor Silas Weir Mitchell, Monroe provides most of the comic relief on the show. His lines and delivery are punchy and original, and I always look forward to his scenes.
Rosalee (Bree Turner) is a Fuchsbau, which is a sly fox-like creature. She owns a spice shop that also serves as a sort of apothecary for Wesen in need of potions and such. She occasionally helps Nick and Monroe with her knowledge. I also love Rosalee's character because she's so sweet. She and Monroe have a budding romance, and they're so cute together. In addition, they're both really great friends to Nick.
On the normal side of Nick's life, he tracks down criminals, which usually turn out to be Wesen, with his partner, Detective Hank Griffin (Russell Hornsby). Hank is a normal person, but still tries to comprehend Nick's double life and help him when he can. I love Hank for his extreme loyalty to Nick even when he found out about the strange world of Wesen and Grimms.
In my opinion, "Grimm" is a show definitely worth anyone's time. It's a crime drama with a twist, and a creative, modern take on the original fairy tales. It airs Friday nights at 9/8 central on NBC. So for me, TGIF has a new meaning: Thank Grimm it's Friday!
"Grimm", now in its second season, stars David Giuntoli as Portland Detective Nick Burkhardt. Nick is a Grimm: a descendant of the original brothers who can see all the monsters they wrote about in their stories. These monsters, called Wesen, disguise themselves as normal people. When they get emotional and lose control, though, Nick can see them for what they really are, be they Blutbad or Hexenbiest or some other manner of Wesen. Being a Grimm, he is the natural-born enemy of the Wesen, due to his ancestors' long persecution of them. But Nick tries to be different, to become something his ancestors never could be; a hero. He doesn't needlessly kill like those before him. Nick, as a cop and as a Grimm, fights human and Wesen criminals while protecting the innocent of both.
As a character, I absolutely love Nick. He's brave, loyal, and has a strong moral compass. He's got just the right amount of vulnerability and doubt to make him relateable, but also enough courage, morality, and whoop-ass-Grimm skills to make him admirable. Giuntoli has really grown as an actor in the role. Compared to the first season, it's clear that he has become more comfortable in the role, which allows him greater opportunities to develop Nick's character.
Nick can't protect Portland all on his own though. His friend Monroe often helps by giving him information on the Wesen world. Monroe is a reformed Blutbad: basically, a nice big-bad-wolf. Played by the brilliant actor Silas Weir Mitchell, Monroe provides most of the comic relief on the show. His lines and delivery are punchy and original, and I always look forward to his scenes.
Rosalee (Bree Turner) is a Fuchsbau, which is a sly fox-like creature. She owns a spice shop that also serves as a sort of apothecary for Wesen in need of potions and such. She occasionally helps Nick and Monroe with her knowledge. I also love Rosalee's character because she's so sweet. She and Monroe have a budding romance, and they're so cute together. In addition, they're both really great friends to Nick.
On the normal side of Nick's life, he tracks down criminals, which usually turn out to be Wesen, with his partner, Detective Hank Griffin (Russell Hornsby). Hank is a normal person, but still tries to comprehend Nick's double life and help him when he can. I love Hank for his extreme loyalty to Nick even when he found out about the strange world of Wesen and Grimms.
In my opinion, "Grimm" is a show definitely worth anyone's time. It's a crime drama with a twist, and a creative, modern take on the original fairy tales. It airs Friday nights at 9/8 central on NBC. So for me, TGIF has a new meaning: Thank Grimm it's Friday!
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