Sunday, February 5, 2023

LOCKWOOD & Co.-Spirit Slaying Sleuths, Supernatural Series That's Spectacular

LOCKWOOD & Co. is the name of the detective agency headed by Anthony Lockwood (Cameron Chapman) and his two right-hand, slight-of-hand associates, Lucy (Ruby Stokes) and George (Ali Hadji-Heshmati).  The motley trio, still in their teens, are business partners and roommates dwelling together in a charming brownstone in London overflowing with overstuffed furniture, books, swashbuckling swords, chains and necessary accoutrement for combatting demons, restless ghosts and spirits seeking to maintain sovereignty over their inhabited property.  The sleuth business Anthony, George and Lucy are struggling to keep afloat specializes in slaying and exorcising unwanted, undead overstaying their welcome.   Youth detectives solving mysteries and fighting crime is hardly a new genre.  Since the Hardy boy days, but this  action-adventure delves into the realm of the supernatural with spectacularly haunting results.  There's no skepticism in regards to the public's belief in ghosts.  Most accept the unwanted presence of the paranormal and prefer to remain indoors during curfew hours, leaving the ghostbuster business to the professionals.  Lucy's mother is harsh and unloving.  The mom is only too eager to turn Lucy over to a school for students possessing physic or supernatural abilities.  At this acclaimed university, the students receive training to combat invasive, mystical manifestations.  Despite being esteemed for their abilities, the students are mostly shunned by society.  Still, they are called upon to take on preternatural enemies.  The competition is fierce amongst avengers.  A rivalry between another agency of young and attractive sleuths are imposing in their uniforms.  This quad and our three heroes are frenemies and often arrive at the same scene.  The acting by the leads is phenomenal,  Cameron Chapman as Anthony is imposing in his role and Ruby Stokes as Lucy is sensational.   These two are convincing showing trepidation and courage.  They also emote a smoldering attraction to one another that is appealing for both adolescent fans and an older demographic.  While LOCKWOOD & Co. is a sure lock for the tween set, there's much to appeal for a discerning, mature crowd who enjoy escaping into suspenseful adventure.  The series' appeal for teens lies in its special effects and watching their peers navigate without adult supervision.  Lockwood & Co. runs into conflict with local law enforcement.  A further mystery is whether the adult detectives side with our trio or working duplicitously for someone or perhaps, something else.  I'm somewhat surprised by how much I relish this adventurous romp into a Neverland filled with beings from other lands.  The show generates credible chills, thrills and intensity.  I recommend checking LOCKWOOD & CO. out on Netflix and watching in the dark.  "I ain't afraid of no ghosts" {GHOSTBUSTERS}


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