The Magical World of Andrew Bennett

2018·Show

·10Episodes in1Season·

Mystery Sci-Fi & Fantasy

6.2

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The Magical World of Andrew Bennett fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

Tension8
Adrenaline7
Violence7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Melancholy5
Catharsis5
Wonder5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Dark Humor5
Wit & Wordplay4
Cringe Humor3

World

Mystery, fantasy, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

World Immersion8
Dialogue Centrality7
Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

Intrigue9
Complexity8
Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

Cinematography7
Editing7
Music Composition7

Energy

High

Tense and thrilling

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

The Magical World of Andrew Bennett is tense, thrilling, and violent. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

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All energy traits

Tension8Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
Adrenaline7High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
Violence7Physical conflict and intensity.

Scare6Frightening moments and scares.
Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.

Related traits

Slow Burn7Gradual build with payoff.
Bleakness7Grim, stark outlooks.

Uncanny6Eerie, unsettling strangeness.
Grotesque5Macabre, distorted imagery.

Heart

Low

Emotionally reserved

It keeps its emotions at a distance.

All heart traits

Melancholy5Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
Catharsis5Emotional release and payoff.
Wonder5Awe, discovery, and amazement.
Pathos4Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
Family Dynamics4Relationships and generational ties.

Romance3Love stories and emotional connections.
Hopefulness3Optimism and uplifting resolve.
Wholesome2Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Nostalgia2Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
Coming of Age2Personal growth and self-discovery.

Related traits

Bleakness7Grim, stark outlooks.
Spiritual7Faith, meaning, and transcendence.

Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
Philosophical6Ideas about life and existence.

Humor

Low

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Expect some dark humor.

All humor traits

Dark Humor5Humor from taboo or grim topics.
Wit & Wordplay4Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
Cringe Humor3Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
Absurdist Humor3Surreal, nonsensical comedy.

Physical Comedy2Slapstick and visual gags.
Satire & Parody2Sharp critique and playful imitation.
Situational Comedy1Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.

Related traits

Eccentricity5Oddball tone and quirks.

World

Medium

Mystery, fantasy, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

Its world is built around mystery, fantasy, and crime. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.

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All world traits

World Immersion8Depth and sensory richness of setting.
Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.

Rewatchability6Invites repeat viewing.
Ambiguity6Open-endedness and uncertainty.

Related traits

Mystery9Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.
Fantasy8Mythic worlds and magical systems.
Crime7Heists, investigation, and underworld.

Psychological7Inner worlds and mind games.
Spiritual7Faith, meaning, and transcendence.
Contemporary Realism6Modern, grounded storytelling.

Craft

High

Solid, not remarkable

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable. The plot is layered and rewards full attention.

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All craft traits

Intrigue9Curiosity and investigative pull.
Complexity8Layered plots and ideas.
Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
Acting7Performance craft and presence.
Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.

Dialogue Quality7Sharp writing and memorable lines.
Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
Non-linear Narrative4Time-shifts and structure play.
Meta Narrative0Stories about storytelling.

Related traits

Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
Slow Burn7Gradual build with payoff.

Philosophical6Ideas about life and existence.
Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.

Style

High

Functional look and sound

The look and sound stay functional.

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All style traits

Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
Music Composition7Score and musical identity.

Visual Stylization6Distinctive aesthetic signature.
Music Centrality6The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.
Sound Centrality6Sound design as core element.

Related traits

Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.

Grotesque5Macabre, distorted imagery.

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Hunter of cursed books and forbidden grimoires, Andrew Bennett comes to town following a series of violent murders the police can't solve. With his mysterious magical doorway and the help of the local inspector Hobbs, Bennett chases down the hidden mastermind behind the murders. It's soon discovered that dark magic rituals leads to a much more sinister and world-ending plan. Can the doorkeeper solve the mystery before it's too late?

Supernatural MysteryDark FantasyCursed BooksForbidden MagicIntense ThrillerWorld-Ending ThreatDetective InvestigationOccult Horror