Creature
Creature
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Creature

7.1
Yr 2023
Status Ended
Your Verdict
Unrated

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Series Brief

Overview

When tragedy befalls a reckless scientist in Ottoman-era Istanbul, his student uses untested methods to finish his work — with devastating consequences.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 55 /100

Creature divided critics with its Ottoman-era reimagining of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein myth. Some reviewers appreciated its blend of history and fantasy, praising the show for tackling internal human suffering, ambition, and existential dread without needing to rely on flashy, blockbuster-scale production.

However, the general consensus skewed lukewarm to disappointed. Several critics felt the narrative dragged in the middle and failed to make a lasting emotional impression, noting that its attempts to elicit sympathy fell flat with an unlikable protagonist. Others took issue with the tone, remarking that its marketing as a horror story was misleading and criticizing the series for delivering heavy-handed moral lessons rather than compelling drama.

“There is an overwhelming amount of moral lessons the show tries to throw at the viewer, which makes it feel like a life lesson rather than something to watch for entertainment.”

“There are times when the plot plays out a bit too slowly, causing a lag in the middle of the story.”

“Creature handles the pacing and tempo well as an adaptation that plays to its strengths without aspiring to a blockbuster scale with elaborate camerawork or settings.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Netflix
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Production Board

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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

based on novel or book frankenstein period piece
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Details

First Aired
October 20, 2023
Status
Ended
Origin
TR
TMDB Votes
55