Hemlock Grove

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Season 1
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Apr 19, 2013
Season #: 3, 2, 1
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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 234 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 33 out of 234
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  1. Lucas565
    Aug 14, 2021
    10
    Uma das melhores séries que existem eu recomendo ela é maravilhosa mesmo muito boa
  2. truerock
    Nov 30, 2020
    7
    I don't enjoy the horror/slasher/vampire/werewolf genre.
    But, I'll watch such a genre perhaps once per year to maintain an awareness of film trends.
    Hemlock Grove struck me in regard to something I'm seeing more and more frequently in film: Very good casting, acting, directing, editing, camera, etc, etc... but... Then there is the issue of writing. And, let's be obvious and say writing is    I don't enjoy the horror/slasher/vampire/werewolf genre.
    But, I'll watch such a genre perhaps once per year to maintain an awareness of film trends.
    Hemlock Grove struck me in regard to something I'm seeing more and more frequently in film:
    Very good casting, acting, directing, editing, camera, etc, etc... but...
    Then there is the issue of writing. And, let's be obvious and say writing is very much a matter of personal taste. Some individuals will never like a romantic comedy and some individuals will never like a science fiction story.
    So, the nice thing is there is so many high-quality films being made currently. It makes me wonder why producer drop a few hundred million dollars on a project and don't get at least very good casting, acting, directing, editing, camera, etc, etc.
    Apparently the art of film making is now refined to the point where high quality production is widely available to any producer at a reasonable price. I do believe there are a lot (a whole lot) of incompetent producers who have no clue what they are doing.
    Other that clueless producers, there seems to be a few problem areas that continually come up:
    1. Bad casting. Why this occurs when apparently there is an abundance of good actors - I can't fathom.
    2. Weak scripts - often because of a lack of compelling plot - but, sometimes even poor basic dialog. Why?
    3. Script writers who apparently wrap their brains in a specific plot or story artifice and can't modify their writing to fit the actors selected for the film. For example, the best actor may be killed off to further the plot leaving weaker actors behind to finish the film.

    Hemlock Grove has good to very good characteristics - even decent dialog - but, it's stuck with a teen-slasher story line. That project decision places a heavy burden on the writers to provide a compelling story. But, I know that a weak plot doesn't mean a weak film. Alfred Hitchcock was not too concerned about story plot. One of the most bizarre plot ideas - multi-ethnic space western Fire Fly - had almost no compelling plot to work with yet intrigued a large audience.

    I'm trying to understand where Hemlock Grove fails - and, it is difficult to express. I guess I would describe it as a film project with a lack of creativity and good ideas. Maybe it started as an attempt to riff off the success of Twilight Saga and just never gelled - because, how can you explain the success of Twilight Saga - and even if you think you understand that success, would it be possible to recreate it? Perhaps executive Producer Eli Roth should have selected female writers, directors and casting specialists.    … Expand
  3. kimberlyrav
    Jun 3, 2016
    10
    Ive watched all of the episodes and all seasons and I hated to see this fantastic show end. All of the actors and actresses were terrific. It had been a while since I found a show that grabbed my mind and wouldnt let go. This show is a total nail biter and I would wish and hope that somehow they would bring it back with Shelly starting a new season, course everyone is dead, but I am sureIve watched all of the episodes and all seasons and I hated to see this fantastic show end. All of the actors and actresses were terrific. It had been a while since I found a show that grabbed my mind and wouldnt let go. This show is a total nail biter and I would wish and hope that somehow they would bring it back with Shelly starting a new season, course everyone is dead, but I am sure the producers could bring them back somehow with all of the DNA/genetic mystical stuff stored in cloud databases.… Expand
  4. MlleChichi
    Oct 1, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hemlock Grove was the kind of show I was expecting to be **** I was expecting some kind of Twilight rip off (movie I already don't like to begin with). I was running out of shows to watch and my very-grown-up-manly-friend recommended it to me. I thought to myself ''hell, why not? If it's bad...well too bad.'' I see that the reviews are not that great and I actually understand why. It is not the kind of show most of people will enjoy.

    Now my review! Well, I ended up binge-watching the two seasons in like 4-5 days and that's a good sign. It is truly a great show. Why? Because for once, we can experience an original and different approach of the werewolf/vampire stories which are way overused (poorly) since the last couple of years.

    We follow the story of Roman (upir/vampire) and Peter (werewolf), two young adults living in the small town of Hemlock Grove - a weird and mysterious place where people die and disappear quite often. Both characters have strong personalities and anger management issues. Peter is aware that he's a werewolf and his mother and him are living like gypsies on the road since forever. Roman is a rich boy who comes from a upir family, but he doesn't really know about it and is very confused about who he is and why he has different ''needs'' than other people. Peter and Roman are best friends, very close, but very impulsive which can ruin their friendship forever and cause chaos around them - around the people they love.

    I won't go in details, but the relationship between the two is very strange and special. Both actors are delivering emotions and playing their roles greatly. I would say that Roman's character is a little bit more interesting than Peter for the simple reason that we learn to know Roman at the same time he discovers himslef, which is very exciting. Secondary characters come and go, but the main ones (Olivia, Letha, Norman and Shelly) have a strong importance to the story. Some episodes will be focused on those characters, more than on Roman and Peter.

    Negative points? I would say that the reason why I did not put 10 is because some of the secondary actors are kind of annoying/over-the-top. I feel like Christina & Letha are two characters who got very intense background/personalities, but they're not important enough to dig deeper. I wish we had to know more about them in order to understand why they are who they are. Also, I felt like some episodes were a little irrelevant.

    Hemlock Grove is a medium-paced action/drama TV show that is bringing a feeling of freshness in the fantastic genre. Netflix did a great job in the last two years, building a thrilling (and not kitcsh/cheap) serie for young adults to enjoy. Not only pre-teens like vamps and wolves! I learned that the Season 3 will be the last and it saddens me very much. Please share the love so that more people can appreciate it.    … Expand
  5. Username_PT
    Sep 4, 2014
    10
    Hemlock Grove (Season 1) is an amazing season! An incredible cast with awesome characters and an unexpected ending. If you like a good series get ready to be glued to the screen.
  6. InfiniteMoments
    Sep 4, 2014
    10
    I LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE THIS **** Seriously its an amazing show. I like Orange is the new black but nothing gets me going like Hemlock Grove.
  7. nycfilmnyu
    Aug 23, 2014
    10
    I'm really waiting on Netflix to renew this show. This is the only show I anticipate and supremely enjoy. Eli Roth is a genius, great acting, especially by Landon and Famke. The characters are interesting. What drew me in first season was the plot. I literally watched the show over again every night since February, when discovered, to the release of season 2. It's just something you don'tI'm really waiting on Netflix to renew this show. This is the only show I anticipate and supremely enjoy. Eli Roth is a genius, great acting, especially by Landon and Famke. The characters are interesting. What drew me in first season was the plot. I literally watched the show over again every night since February, when discovered, to the release of season 2. It's just something you don't see and it's refreshing. There is a reason Netflix picked the show up. Season 2 was completely different. But I trust Eli. I wonder if all seasons will be like American Horror Story where every season goes in a new direction. All in all, I love the show. I keep checking to see if it gets a renewal because then there will be nothing on television to watch really, if not. And I'll miss the actors altogether. Please don't axe the show, Netflix!… Expand
  8. melg623
    Aug 7, 2014
    10
    Best show I've seen in a while. Love it!!! I hope they make a season 3!!!!!!!!! I'm so addicted. :) I don't know why they didn't come up with this one a long time ago.
  9. firestick
    Aug 7, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I can't wait until I find out what happens to Nadia,the baby and the journey to find her. Totally surprise ending for me. This is a very compelling show ,I was on the edge watching,it's been a long time since I watched something like this,amazing how at every twist and turn ,SUPRISE!… Expand
  10. maura
    Jul 30, 2014
    7
    At first I really didn't like the show. To many brunette white girls to differentiate between, to many characters in the first episode overall. However, I persevered. I'm now on episode eight and I'm enjoying it now. There seems to be a lot of good ideas thrown together without much thought, yet they are still good ideas.
    Yes, it is flawed, but, still enjoyable.
  11. loved_it
    Jul 27, 2014
    10
    I really hope a season 3 comes out. I love the story line and all this show has to offer in entertainment.

    I read some of the professional critics here, and I have to say that they are completely insane on their negativity. To be frank!....dear high paid critics, I'm sick of you guys and your bad taste in movies, shows, etc. This story line is very rich, and offers great surprises.    I really hope a season 3 comes out. I love the story line and all this show has to offer in entertainment.

    I read some of the professional critics here, and I have to say that they are completely insane on their negativity. To be frank!....dear high paid critics, I'm sick of you guys and your bad taste in movies, shows, etc.

    This story line is very rich, and offers great surprises. While critics will praise plots such as 50 Shades of Grey (which is JUST stupid - seriously), they can't see where normal veiwers like us simply enjoy these types of fun, suspenseful, mysterious, knee-jerking, old romantic types of plots! All cast is great, even the girl who played Shelly!

    Here is the question: Would I prefer a movie like 50 Shades or a plot where I could yell at the TV..."What the Hell is that now?" And then, at the end, when all might have been solved, just keeling over - off my couch - because of a great cliffhanger. When one feels like this, then the writers did an awesome job! Please Netflix....Let Season 3 continue.    … Expand
  12. alouise777
    Jul 17, 2014
    10
    I really enjoyed this show. Sure, it's a little bizarre, but if you're a fan of the bizarre, then you'll love Hemlock Grove. Great acting too! I hope they don't cancel this show.
  13. Lollipopfop
    Jul 13, 2014
    10
    Beautiful and chaotic. Every conversation reads like poetry. Every set looks like an oil painting. Compeling characters, slow burn passionate story. My favorite show currently is "Rectify", but this is so much more fun that i think it really should be hemlock Grove. If this doesn't prove that critics are morons, nothing can.
  14. Pru1221
    Jul 11, 2014
    10
    This is like Anne Rice meets Stephen King . This thriller series is one of the best I have seen in a long time . Sorry True Blood but there is a new show in town . I give the acting and casting a 9 and plot and storyline a 9 and give it a 10 overall for bringing them together . Bill Skarsgård (as Roman Godfrey) and Landon Liboiron ( as Peter Rumancek) have shown there is a future for youngThis is like Anne Rice meets Stephen King . This thriller series is one of the best I have seen in a long time . Sorry True Blood but there is a new show in town . I give the acting and casting a 9 and plot and storyline a 9 and give it a 10 overall for bringing them together . Bill Skarsgård (as Roman Godfrey) and Landon Liboiron ( as Peter Rumancek) have shown there is a future for young Hollywood. The only bad thing I have to say is 10 episodes for season 2 really ? This show leaves you wanting for more and I am already wanting to see season 3 .… Expand
  15. Bakteeri
    Jul 10, 2014
    10
    A steady build-up to an epic finale of the season with very unexpected but brilliant conclusion. It was different from the rest of the tv series you'd usually watch in a positive way. Only negative thing i could say is that it felt almost as if the whole first season's purpose was to be a prologue for the main story to unfold in the upcoming seasons and i understand why some people wouldA steady build-up to an epic finale of the season with very unexpected but brilliant conclusion. It was different from the rest of the tv series you'd usually watch in a positive way. Only negative thing i could say is that it felt almost as if the whole first season's purpose was to be a prologue for the main story to unfold in the upcoming seasons and i understand why some people would review the so called "prologue" season as a bad one but myself on the other hand don't really mind if it leads to an even more epic continuation of the series. I really recommend this for those interested in mystery and fantasy.… Expand
  16. MeowMeow9
    Jul 9, 2014
    9
    When I first started watching this show, my husband and I laughed when we shouldn't have and I started to think it was horrible but I couldn't stop watching it. My husband gave up on it on episode 2 but I stayed the course and was pleasantly surprised to actually like Hemlock Grove for what it is. Does it have pacing issues? Yes. Are there accent issues? Yes. But i consider a show good ifWhen I first started watching this show, my husband and I laughed when we shouldn't have and I started to think it was horrible but I couldn't stop watching it. My husband gave up on it on episode 2 but I stayed the course and was pleasantly surprised to actually like Hemlock Grove for what it is. Does it have pacing issues? Yes. Are there accent issues? Yes. But i consider a show good if i can keep pushing through it and be thoroughly entertained.

    So check this out if you are bored and cannot find anything on Netflix. And watch until at least episode 3 before you pass judgement. It is like LOST in that way.    … Expand
  17. GreenGoblin215
    Jul 6, 2014
    10
    Wow just Wow I will start by saying I absolutely love this show. I just finished season one today and the whole premise is Epic in my opinion. The setting is Impeccable and very dreary in the best way possible. I love the characters in the show all of them shine but specifically "Landon Liboiron" as Peter Rumancek and "Bill Skarsgard" as Roman Godfrey. I will say that Eli Roth has such aWow just Wow I will start by saying I absolutely love this show. I just finished season one today and the whole premise is Epic in my opinion. The setting is Impeccable and very dreary in the best way possible. I love the characters in the show all of them shine but specifically "Landon Liboiron" as Peter Rumancek and "Bill Skarsgard" as Roman Godfrey. I will say that Eli Roth has such a creative imagination that shouldn't be overlooked nor is it in this show. I did expect a tad more violence then there was but that is to be expected due to character development. I would recommend this to anyone. I'm so excited for season two coming this Friday on July 11th!!!!!… Expand
  18. buc48
    Jul 1, 2014
    9
    I really enjoyed this show, it's unique and it doesn't hold back. I feel they did an excellent job with the cast and the special effects are top notch everything looks so realistic. I'm really looking forward to season 2.
  19. Eliot
    May 27, 2014
    8
    The show's weirdness and intrigue got me going right from the outset. In every scene, it just manages to make me want to watch more by doing this. It's dark, gritty, witty, and weird. Kudos, Netflix!
  20. PastorOfMuppets
    May 27, 2014
    10
    Started kind of slow then the show sinks in. Very suspenseful with great characters. I commend the choice of actors. Overly sexual at times yet wonderfully gory.
  21. SlyckNickChick
    May 19, 2014
    8
    If you like supernatural shows which consists of werewolves, mad scientists, dragons, gypsies and a crazy story line to follow this show is for you. Netflix has just announced the season 2 premiere for Hemlock Grove this July 2014, I am looking forward to it. It's not the best Super Natural series out there, but it is worth a chance to continue forward.
  22. quickster6243
    May 12, 2014
    10
    It reminds me of Twin Peaks in a way. I can understand if it's not somebodies cup of tea. I didn't see anything wrong with Famke Janssen's accent. She is playing an American with a British accent. I have British friends that have lived in America for a few decades and their accents aren't as refined as somebody who is living in the UK! Get over it!
  23. Lvy
    Apr 28, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excellent series, the best horror, passion, mystery and love drama series I have seen so far!!!!!!
    I can't wait to see season two coming soon in New Zealand.    … Expand
  24. Alexi-C
    Feb 9, 2014
    10
    First let me just say~ WOW!!! Kudos Netflix!! Brilliant, suspenseful, VERY NEW materials adding to the usual mystery ordinarily associated w/ werewolves; etc. producing an awesome sense of wonderment that stays w/ u every episode. I'm perplexed by any rating under a ten....it REALLY is that good! Great choice in cast and such cast chemistry!! I love Famke Janssen! The neg review saidFirst let me just say~ WOW!!! Kudos Netflix!! Brilliant, suspenseful, VERY NEW materials adding to the usual mystery ordinarily associated w/ werewolves; etc. producing an awesome sense of wonderment that stays w/ u every episode. I'm perplexed by any rating under a ten....it REALLY is that good! Great choice in cast and such cast chemistry!! I love Famke Janssen! The neg review said over dramatic, but aren't most people? Her character is sometimes over dramatic which she makes awesome to watch tho! It's far better than I could've imagined a netflix original~No offense~Just thought low budget would be in order, ha! I was ever SO wrong! This show should be one of the classics of our time. It embodies everything people love watching right now. It BETTER have at LEAST 10 more seasons to come- anything less would just be wrong! Lol, jk 8 will work~I guess! I encourage all to give at least all 1st episode a try- b/c u will then be hooked!! Again SUPER, SUPER job to ALL involved on this film project~can't wait for more!! (^_^)… Expand
  25. silner
    Jan 31, 2014
    7
    This series seems to provoke very strong reactions, both positive and negative, but I thought it was pretty good. Better than average for TV horror, but nothing made it really special. I haven't seen many reviews mention the lack of humour though and that surprises me. All the great horror series had humour; Hemlock doesn't –– And that's what places it somewhere near the top of the secondThis series seems to provoke very strong reactions, both positive and negative, but I thought it was pretty good. Better than average for TV horror, but nothing made it really special. I haven't seen many reviews mention the lack of humour though and that surprises me. All the great horror series had humour; Hemlock doesn't –– And that's what places it somewhere near the top of the second division for me… Expand
  26. scareahmonster
    Jan 12, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am a huge werewolf fan so when I saw the title of this series I knew I was going to enjoy it. I did not expect what Hemlock Grove had in store. This series is constantly keeping you wondering & just when you think you have a character figured out something happens & your back to wondering, especially when it comes to trying to figure out if a character is good or bad, it seems everyone is a little bit of both especially the Godfrey family. The son Roman is a tortured rich kid that comes off as not entirely human, along with his mother Olivia (played by Famke Jannsen a.k.a Jean Grey/Phoenix in X*Men) who is so cold its scary. And his sister Shelley is a mystery of her own that seems like a questionable individual at first but before you know it you are rooting for her & her fight for independence from her control freak mother, with the help of her big brother who cares for her to the point of making any girl swoon. Peter Rumancek is a gypsy werewolf town outcast that moves to Hemlock with his mother (Lili Taylor!!) & befriends Roman regardless of their families "differences". The scene where the werewolf changes is by far the best turning scene I've ever seen, it gave me goose bumps & I had to rewatch it a few times. This series will keep you guessing & wondering & will make you want more & more, just when you think you know what's going on something challenges your theory. Hemlock Grove is exclusively on Netflix & worth it! I can't wait for season 2. The series is so great I've started reading the book its based on my Brian McGreevy, equally amazing & poetically beautiful.… Expand
  27. LisaMC
    Dec 31, 2013
    10
    I happen to come across the show when I was not sure what to watch, I am so glad I started watching it. I love the show and look forward to season 2. I also plan to tell my friend's and family in case they were not aware of the show so they are able to also become addicted to it lol
  28. JorjaEve
    Nov 13, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have only recently watched Hemlock Grove, in early November 13. And i have to say I thought the brooding, mystery of it all was phenomenal. Being a young adult I have completely indulged myself with the thirteen episode thriller. Dark demons and hidden depths suck you in and leave you speechless. The gore, fantastic. Completely gripping. And the characters, perfectly portrayed, exactly how they should be. As a budding actress myself and looking to go into the darker genre, i was glued to the screen, every actor and actress had that dark spark. It's not just the gorgeous guys i'm infatuated with either, the twists, romance, action and the supernatural element are thrown together in a way that suits this gruesome jaw-dropping series. I am definitely looking forward to the release of the second! And as for the werewolf transformation, it's never been done like that. I have spent countless hours trawling through all things supernatural. Never have I come across one so realistic and in detail. I'm really not sure what all these negative reviews are all about, they must be on the wrong site. Thank you Netflix!… Expand
  29. Ravynsyko
    Oct 29, 2013
    10
    Think 'Twin Peaks' not 'Twilight.' Along with Janssen's accent, (which is supposed to sound as if she's from her own made up reality people, she's a fantastic actress and it took work to get that accent to sound so manufactured) the whole show is supposed to feel a little "off." The jokes misplaced, the demeanor of people exaggerated. You can't have the expectation of it being a "vampireThink 'Twin Peaks' not 'Twilight.' Along with Janssen's accent, (which is supposed to sound as if she's from her own made up reality people, she's a fantastic actress and it took work to get that accent to sound so manufactured) the whole show is supposed to feel a little "off." The jokes misplaced, the demeanor of people exaggerated. You can't have the expectation of it being a "vampire show." It doesn't fit into that category. It's a murder mystery with an array of monsters. Some of them you know what they are, some of them you don't. Like what exactly is Shelley? Maybe we'll find out next season, maybe not. All you can count on for sure? It will be a ride. People without open minds are bound not to connect to the show. You have to be patient and not just watch the first 20 min of the first episode, jump to conclusions, and say it's a crap show. I think it's one of the best shows I've seen in the last handful of years at least. It's vexing and frustrating, beautiful and terrible. The look of the show is also one of the things I love. It's that dark, sort of yellowing around the edges feel. Oddly enough the only thing that continued to bother me throughout the whole season was how hairy they claim Peter is when he's just got normal to less than the average amount of body hair. Everything else I can wrap my head around. You just have to keep an open mind and not expect anything. Take it for what it is and enjoy!… Expand
  30. AvantGuardian
    Oct 10, 2013
    7
    Hemlock Grove is REALLY weird, and REALLY gross. But it is SO weird, and SO gross, that you have to keep watching to find out what happens. It's haunting and clever and does supernatural in an original and spooky way. I couldn't think of any series that I would compare to Hemlock Grove, except for maybe Bedlam. If you're a fan of adult supernatural dramas and horror movies, Hemlock GroveHemlock Grove is REALLY weird, and REALLY gross. But it is SO weird, and SO gross, that you have to keep watching to find out what happens. It's haunting and clever and does supernatural in an original and spooky way. I couldn't think of any series that I would compare to Hemlock Grove, except for maybe Bedlam. If you're a fan of adult supernatural dramas and horror movies, Hemlock Grove is a great choice of a series for you. Just be warned that the last episode makes no sense whatsoeever.… Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 17
  3. Negative: 6 out of 17
  1. The Daily Beast
    Reviewed by: Jace Lacob
    May 30, 2013
    20
    The Roth-directed drama is an almost unwatchable muddle of horror tropes and painfully creaky dialogue.
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  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Jessica Shaw
    Apr 24, 2013
    83
    Hemlock Grove takes its time with story lines, ensuring that each one has plenty of room to ripen. It carries out every dastardly deed with gusto, but still offers enough moments of levity.
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  3. Uncle Barky
    Reviewed by: Ed Bark
    Apr 24, 2013
    58
    Hemlock Grove overall falls well short of anything resembling sustained brilliance. Still, each episode may well push just enough buttons to pull you along to the next one.
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