A much maligned storyline, and one of my favorites. It has almost every monster known to Dark Shadows (including a few new ones), including ghosts, vampires, werewolves, witches, and icky slimy things from the dawn of time; fabulous late 60s fashions; our beloved present time characters; plenty of Don Briscoe; Julia-the-detective; and, as she's my personal favorite, beaucoup de Angelique, kicking ass and taking names in the latter part of the story (while managing to look fabulous the entire time). It's also a very compact chunk of story, especially if you've struggled through 1897, and while 1897 is well-plotted and performed in its first half, the second half comes off the rails the majority of the time. The Leviathan story, while admittedly ludicrous, is also a lot of fun, and can be ingested in far less time than 1897 or 1968 (especially if you're not afraid of the fast-forward button; I'm not).
Here are a few of my favorite grabs from the Leviathan episodes, with the promise of more to come.
Dark Shadows (1966-1971) was a soap opera with an emphasis on the supernatural that has garnered a cult following in the years since it left the air. The introduction of Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid) catapulted the series to enormous success, capturing the public's imagination in a way that continues to endure today. This online fanzine will provide a place for rare photos, articles, stories, artwork, and other multimedia as a tribute to the magic and mystery that is Dark Shadows.
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Saturday, May 18, 2013
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I love the photos, but the Leviathan storyline is my least favorite of all the Dark Shadows stories. I have just discovered your blog - thanks to the Dark Shadows Museum on Facebook - and I love it! I can't wait to go thru your archives and read your articles!
ReplyDeleteIt is, admittedly,an incredibly divisive storyline. I love the ludicrous nature of it, as well as the reappearance of several of my very favorite characters (including Angelique and Chris Jennings). Plus it's always fun to watch Julia play Nancy Drew. :)
ReplyDeleteGlad you made your way here - enjoy!