Gormenghast (2000)

Name: Gormenghast
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Released: 2000
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Celia Imrie, Ian Richardson, Neve McIntosh, Christopher Lee

2000 GB 1 Season 40 Episodes

Drama Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Overview

Within the ancient walls of Gormenghast Castle, the Groan family maintains their decaying reign through archaic rituals spanning over seventy generations. Enter Steerpike, a cunning and determined kitchen boy who deftly charms Lady Fuchsia Groan while plotting a ruthless ascent to power. As he navigates the intricacies of court life, Steerpike's ambition drives him to dark extremes, resulting in betrayal and murder. This gothic tale of intrigue and manipulation unfolds against a backdrop of crumbling grandeur, revealing the lengths one will go to escape the shadows of an oppressive legacy.