5/5 They Are Among Us...
  by Bindy Sue Frønkünschtein (under the rubble)
I first watched ULTRAVIOLET about 2 years ago expecting something completely different from what I saw (X-Files maybe?). Being a horror maniac, I found UV tepid and drawn-out. I soon forgot about it. In the meantime, I got addicted to british cop shows (Prime Suspect, Frost, Rebus, etc.), and returned to UV last week. Well, I actually paid attention this time and watched, amazed at what I seem to have missed the first time around! Watching all of those dark police procedurals certainly helped, especially in mood and atmosphere. ULTRAVIOLET is a smart, bleak series about two warring factions (humans and leeches) trying to gain species supremacy. Filled w/ social commentary, UV twists the vampire story into a tale of survival and desperation. The characters are intelligent and strong, the pacing is perfect, and the storyline never falters. Jack Davenport (Pirates Of The Carribean 1-3) is quite believable as Michael, the latest recruit in the war. Susannah Harker (is that a great name or what?!) is fantastic in a Scully² sort of way. Idris Elba plays his tough, ex-military role with a stern ease. The leeches (or Code Vs) themselves are mostly unseen, adding to the mystery and tension. This isn't a hollywood production. There are only a few explosions, absolutely no karate-vampire fights, and not one black leather outfit. Nope, this one requires a bit more than just a heartbeat from its audience. With only six episodes, my only complaint was that no more were ever made. Super stuff!...

4/5 This is no TWILIGHT
  by Cedric's Mom (San Diego, CA USA)
ULTRAVIOLET is a very cool, very well done British cop show where the cops are an elite squad of government agents working under the radar and above the law, and the criminals are vampires.

This is no teenage vampire romance story. These vampires are not sleek or hip or objects of desire at all. They are secretive, incredibly well-funded and intimately involved in medical science and they supposedly "only take those who want to cross over." Although the doctor/detective begs to differ. These vampires or leeches as they are called, operate on a very sophisticated level; they are heavily invested in medical research to further their "evolution" and to conquer all blood diseases that currently infect their blood supply such as AIDS, leukemia and sickle cell anemia. Still, they're vulnerable to the same spiritual and natural weapons of the vampire such as sunlight, the Holy Bible (they haven't evolved beyond the power of God yet) and a shaft through the heart. But they aren't sensationalized like the typical American teen heart throb vampire.

The British are very cool and dead serious in their portrayal of the war between vampire and man. This show will appeal to lovers of forensic science (like CSI), detective shows and of course fans of the vampire genre will want to give this one a look, too. There are only 6 episodes, and the character development of the main four characters is nuanced intentionally to add to the mystery. I can't wait to see the Big Reveal of the final episode.

I highly recommend ULTRAVIOLET.

4/5 Great vampire series
  by T. Aderrab (Kenmore, WA USA)
Great vampire series. I bought this because it has Stephen Moyer in it, but found it also has some of my favorite BBC actors as well. Worth watching.

5/5 A Smart Take on an Age Old War
  by Raven (Beverly Hills, Baby)
A former friend of mine who is British turned me on to this as soon as it became available in a Region 1 version and I was hooked immediately. From the underlying sexual tension between our mysterious former army soldier (Idris Elba) who still walks the walk and Angela (Susannah Harker), the doctor with the heart as hard as her scalpel, and finding the reasons why everyone plays their part in this smart, updated (though slightly dated, now) techno-battle with the Vampiric race is a fascinating race through the streets and lives of modern-day London. It's all up in the air, too, isn't it? I mean, the Vamps are working on something that would mean peace with Humans forevermore. Would we - could we - allow that? I was desperately disappointed it was only a mini-series and didn't have a follow-up, but it goes out on a powerful enough note as it is to carry it. Just greedy enough to want more from this wonderful cast and some really superior writing with intricate, advanced ideas on an age-old... myth. Worth the investment. Had it in VHS and upgraded to DVD to keep it current.

5/5 LOVED IT
  by M. GRAY
I wish this show was still in production. Well made, visually stunning and a enjoyable story lines.