EPISODE 1.1
Death by Misadventure
When teen Jake Wheeler buys a vintage doll at a
... More yard sale, his young life changes forever.LessDon Mancini, creator of the original Child's Play, develops this original SyFy series centred on iconic demon doll Chucky (with voice actor Brad Dourif returning as well). Unleashing murdrous havoc on an idyllic American town, Chucky's secret killing spree is threatened by enemies from his past.
Chucky is a delight; a warped, wise, funny and very droll series with... nothing gory enough to hurt your head. It's a rigorous reinvention.
Full reviewThe casual treatment of its gay lead character’s sexuality is surely the most interesting aspect of the show.
Full reviewChucky walks a fascinating tonal tightrope as a funny, absurd series that engenders sympathy as well as shock.
Full reviewFor all of its blood-soaked mayhem... it's also worth noting that Chucky is surprisingly warm in terms of its atmosphere and direction.
Full reviewThere’s only one vaguely interesting formula tweak here and it’s Mancini’s decision to make his protagonist queer and then to handle it with a refreshingly casual sensitivity.
Full reviewI can't shake the feeling that there just isn't enough here for a full season of TV.
Full reviewWhile you won't have to worry about sleeping with the light on, the premiere is an effective, witty next step for the worst "Good Guy" ever.
Full reviewChucky: Season 1 is available to stream in Australia now on 9 Now.
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