This televised adaption of the well-known (and personal favourite) 'Hellblazer' comics had me on the edge of my seat through each and every episode. It pays fine tribute to each individual character and idea, and though it doesn't outright reveal all of Constantine's personality in the thirteen episodes we were given, it dropped enough breadcrumbs to warrant a second adaption. Every actor portrayed their role beautifully, down to little twitches and tongues, and loved their characters like children. Pay attention to Chas's protectiveness, John's fidgeting, and Zed's air of confidence. These factors can let you know instantly what each character means and is capable of; a form of writing done exquisitely by the crew behind this masterpiece. Though it was quite lacking with representing factor, it hinted well enough that should they have been granted a second season, we would have been gifted a wonderful conclusion full of character backstory and ideals. After all, Constantine is one of DC's most famed LGBTQ+ anti-heroes. A downright pity that this glorious concept was out-shined by Supernatural and the likes. Where Supernatural is a droning, boring inspiration derived from Hellblazer, Constantine provides original occult fantasy and accurate depictions with down-to-earth knowledge and witty one-liners. It cannot be compared to (personally) other DC adaptions like Flash or Arrow or Supergirl; for Constantine has a unique focusing on it's heroines rather than their love lives and humanity/morality. Matt Ryan is a refreshing change to a dull live action lineup, so props to you, love.Though yes we are excited for his return in showcases like Legends of Tomorrow and Arrow, nothing will ever grasp the dwindling thread that was Constantine's greatness. We can only yearn for the second season it deserves. 10/10 - If you liked the show, you'll love the books (and vice versa).

I love this series. The only thing that was missing was more background of characters, spells/magic, etc. I feel a lot of explanation was missing... were the writers "hurried?" Or, perhaps much was lost in editing. At any rate, the shows concept and actors were absolutely fantastic, especially Matt Ryan! I hope the series is picked up by another network and given more attention & I don't mean an animated version... I would love to see this same series, with the exact same actors. Perhaps new writers and/or editors, budget increase, director, etc, would make the show exactly what it should be? I don't know the answer but, this series concept & it's actors are far to good to just let it fade away or turn it into an animated show.

What is going on with retreading all-to-similar story lines? "Wentworth" for "Orange is the New Black" and now this. Well, not that uncommon of a money making practice I guess. Sure is a non-creative, and cheap way to make some money. 1. Lucifer is back and still looks the same. You would think that Satan and pals with all their powers would have better things to do than perform cheap childish tricks on humanity. 2. The prop fake wings were so cheap they didn't bother to do the CGI of flying (or supposed flying) instead our archangel just does scene cut-and-paste appearances. 3. Unimaginative & tiresomely cheap (and fortunately quickly over ) levitating of whatever; usual time stop effects of things suspended; window glass shattering when evil does it's tricks; the old flying books off shelves. 4. Contact lenses everywhere as a cheap sign of other worldliness or just bad asses in a bad mood. 5. Parallel dimensions mentioned for some unknown reason - at least they didn't try to show some. 6. Suddenly appearing gaping holes in the ground (also cheap CGI) to gobble things up - how original. Yawn! 7. Demon growls for sound effects to create evil-is-coming mood. How do we know demons growl? Do they have vocal cords? 8. Lots of 19th century artifacts to indicate we've been fighting evil, well since the 19th century, but not for millions of years prior. Lots of drawing pointy things on floors and walls.Of course, chanting weird phases, and tossing special water on things. Satan et al. you're not so tough after all.9. Predictable writing hooks of disheveled, slightly dysfunctional male lead with stable (and attractive) female showing up to keep things in balance (and a little implied sex). 10. Bland, basically TV show experienced, acting.

Another week, another comic book TV series. CONSTANTINE was a 13-episode series that was ignobly cancelled after just one series and it's based on the Hellblazer comic, just as the Keanu Reeves big screen adaptation of the same character was. This is distinctive and stylish enough to stand on its own right, although truth be told it's simply another monster-of-the-week show.I wasn't too taken with Matt Ryan's acting as the lead character. I found him arrogant, unfunny, and self-centred, and his British accent particularly annoying which is weird when I'm British myself. Still, the show has much in common with other successes like ARROW, so it's weird that it was cancelled. It's very fast paced and there's plentiful action in each of the episodes. It does feel very clichéd throughout without bringing anything really new to the screen but at the same time it keeps your attention so it's never dull.CONSTANTINE makes frequent use of a CGI effects budget to bring some impressive creations to the small screen. It's refreshingly gruesome in places and the various demons are well realised and well designed, coming across as genuinely scary on occasion. Some of the guest actors give performances that can best be described as hokey but overall the series makes for light and engaging viewing.