TV series

The Mystic Archives of Dantalian

2011 · 1 season

A moody, bookish gothic mystery that drifts between elegant 1920s London atmosphere and eerie supernatural danger, rewarding patient attention.

Tagline: Don't judge a phantom by it's cover
Overview: Six months ago, Lord Hugh Disward (Huey), lost his eccentric grandfather, Wes. To inherit Wes's estate, Huey must take guardianship over the 'Mystic Archives of Dantalian' that contains forbidden knowledge and a mysterious girl called Dalian. Dalian and Huey begin an unlikely partnership as they solve mysteries caused by Phantom Books.
How it feels: Eerie, melancholic, whimsical and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Mystery, obsession, memory, identity
Content: Mild violence, gore and sexual content. No swearing.
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Tone: eeriestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: mystery
obsession
memory
identity
betrayal
Places: big city
single country house
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language none
Violence mild
Sex mild