The first episode of Constantine, inspired by the DC Comics character, was a hell of a time.
Here is our full review…
ThisConstantinereview contains spoilers.
Now, adding to this mitzvah of DC goodness comesConstantine, a very different kind of DC Comics series.
The only problem was that Liv was not fully realized.
Shes introduced lamenting her quiet life and wishing for a call to adventure.
Its obvious and cliche, and stood out in stark contrast to the rest of the episode.
Griffiths did her level best but she had nothing to work with.
Thats the end of the complaining, because everything else about the episode just works.
It feels like an homage to late 80s horror with its gritty realism and sudden scares.
All these characters play suitable second bananas to the man of the hour.
We learned about his world, his regrets, and his tragic past.
The show evoked the Newcastle Incident, something fans of the comic will be very familiar with.
So, Constantine confronts the demons pursuing Liv while we learn what makes this complex sorcerer tick.
Constantineshould hey the loyal fan and the casual viewer seeking a good scare on a Friday night.
Theres a little plot point that they cant get to soon enough for my tastes.
Golden age hero Ibis the Invincible has a relic stashed away in Johns lair, too.
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Rating:
3.5 out of 5
