Grimm

*Grimm* is a series that started with one of the most interesting concepts ever aired on the American television and was said to be a crime-fighting procedural with elements of fairy tales as based on the works of the Brothers Grimm. It was broadcasted between 2011 and 2017 for six seasons and was inspiring due to its peculiar show idea and the possibility to reveal profound mythological arcs. Nonetheless, books one through three initially promise greatness due to their strong opening and imaginative world that fails to deliver the final product.

The series revolves around Nick Burkhardt, an average homicide detective who learns that he is a “Grimm,” a protector of humans from preternatural and mythical beings called Wesen. This single concept laid the foundation for an exciting plot full of suspense, intrigue and action. The early seasons were impressive in painting the picture of what the series was all about; modern fairy tales and folklore taken to the extreme. I wanted a police procedural mixed with mythology and that element was unique and instead of focusing on the procedural aspect, the show did a good job when it came to ambiance and tension.

However, as the season unfolded new episodes one could clearly see that *Grimm* had a problem it was trying to tell a compelling story while still being restricted to a network television show. It tried to follow the format of the typical TV network show, where sometimes the plots were bogged down with extra dialogue and redundant story arcs that seemed to think the audience was stupid. It caused a certain degree of stagnation where episodes would end up being filler despite it not being uncommon in other series either.

The slow-burning pace became more of a problem in later seasons because it started to look like the writers were just dragging things out rather than exploring the substance of The X-Files mythology further.

Perhaps one of the most egregious mistakes made in Grimm was that it had an inconsistent setting due to its depiction of police procedures. Since the main character is a detective, the show had the potential of presenting us with well-plotted mystery stories with supernatural undertones. However, the aspect of its being a police procedural drama often came off as undercooked and in some instances, seemed preposterous. Solutions to cases were often provided that seemed improbable despite the generally fantastic nature of the program. This inconsistency lowered the show's believability and hindered the viewers' ability to remain engaged with events depicted on the show.

However, Grimm was not without its merits Nevertheless, I have identified certain weaknesses While watching Grimm and the episodes under analysis, I was entertained, which is what a TV show is supposed to provide to its viewers. Specifically, the fight sequences were on a relatively high level and became one of the show's most thrilling aspects. The moves and stunts, especially concerning Wesen notably with punch or kick, were at times spectacular and served as a much-needed dynamics to the series.

Moreover, the music score was quite good, as it provided the listeners with a theme suitable for this show and the mysterious and creepy feel. There is one thing that I regret: the last episode of the show turned out to be very disappointing. The ending summed up the episodes quite hastily in the last season and did not give proper closure good arcs created over the six seasons.

The ending left the audience feeling extremely unsatisfied as it failed to satisfy the characters and the detailed world that has been created. Hence, Grimm got off on a rather interesting ground and well-defined path but failed on its way due to the typicality of a network TV show and weak storyline concept. This gave the show some appeal especially the action scenes and the atmospheric music, but it never could grow into what it could have been.

The hasty conclusion was the final nail in the coffin and the series had the potential to be so much more than what it was. It will always remain a show with an idea that should have been given a much better and professional treatment.