In the FOXlight: 'Houdini and Doyle' is Like 'The X-Files' of the Victorian-Era
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There are a lot of clever shows on television, but perhaps none more clever than "Houdini and Doyle."
Inspired by the real-life friendship of famed illusionist Harry Houdini and celebrated author Arthur Conan Doyle, FOX's new dramedy takes a fictionalized look at two of the world's brightest minds as they race to solve/debunk supernatural phenomena for Scotland Yard.
"It's kind of like Victorian era 'X-Files,'" explains Rebecca Liddiard, who stars as the London constable who aids Houdini and Doyle in their investigations.
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As fun as that sounds, "Houdini and Doyle" is so much more than just an "X-Files" period piece, adds English actor Stephen Margan (Doyle): "It's a relationship drama. There's action. There's psychological thrill[s]. Spooky horror. It's a real great mix of all sorts of things," he says.
Oh, and let's not forget about the friendly, almost comical rivalry between the show's two leads — one of whom (Houdini) wants to disprove the supernatural, while the other (Doyle) seeks to substantiate it.
"They found their way to each other, because I think they really needed each other," adds Houdini actor Michael Weston.
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Watch the rest of the FOXlight segment above for a sneak peek of "Houdini and Doyle," then tune in Monday for the series premiere.