The BBC has created a wondrous fantasy from the first two novels of Peake's eerie trilogy. Settings, costumes, special effects, and above all the acting is remarkable. To single out any performer would do the others an injustice, but it must be mentioned that Jonathan Rhys-Meyers gives the most malevolent performance of any young actor since Malcolm McDowell in A Clockwork Orange and Caligula, and Christopher Lee gives his best performance to date as the kind, protective Flay. At present this is only available for US viewers who get BBCAmerica, or those who can play PAL format. But as soon as it becomes available here (and it will tragic if it doesn't), lovers of fantasy should not miss it. It's truly a remarkable show!
Review of Gormenghast
