Line #278 Characters/JekyllAndHyde2015


1	[[foldercontrol]]
2
3	!!Main Characters
4	[[folder: Dr. Robert Jekyll]]
5	!!Dr. Robert Jekyll
6	!!!Portrayed by: Creator/TomBateman
7	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/robert_jekyll_1.jpg]]
8	-> ''"Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde were the same person. They were both my grandfather. And I'm the same - I have a Hyde inside me."''
9	--> -- Robert Jekyll
10
11	Grandson of the infamous Dr. Henry Jekyll, raised in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) with no knowledge of his family or their "curse" - until one day, that is, when he lifts up a truck pinning down a child with his bare hands, and soon finds himself summoned across continents to London, where he is to inherit the Jekyll estate - and whatever else comes with it...
12
13	* ChickMagnet: And totally unaware. Bella and Lily ''almost'' fight over him in the finale.
14	* IJustWantToBeNormal: Begins the series not wanting anything to do with his grandfather's world.
15	---> '''Robert''': Dr. Najaran is my father, Gurinder is my mother, ''and that is the end of it!''
16	* JekyllAndHyde: As the grandson of the trope namer, he has inherited his ancestor's dual personality.
17	* TheMedic: A newly-qualified doctor, as of Episode 1.
18	* ParentalAbandonment: Robert was abandoned by his real father as an infant and raised by Dr. Vishal Najaran in Ceylon.
19	** Doubles as a mild FirstEpisodeTwist, as Robert (and the audience) are initially unaware that [[spoiler: Robert's father ''knew'' Dr. Najaran and deliberately ditched his child in order to keep him safe from the series' antagonists.]]
20	* SplitPersonalityTakeover: Rather downplayed, but occasionally Hyde's presence manifests itself when Robert is experiencing even ''mild'' annoyance or stress.
21	* TransformationHorror: Downplayed, especially when compared to the original Jekyll/Hyde, but Robert's transformation into his alter-ego still appears rather painful - both mentally and physically - with his eyes glowing a bright blue and veins bulging prominently.
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23	[[/folder]]
24
25	[[folder: Hyde]]
26	!!Hyde
27	!!!Portrayed by: Creator/TomBateman
28	[[quoteright:312:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/hyyyyde.jpg]]
29	-> ''"That's enough speeches, I'm going to go break something."''
30	--> -- Hyde
31
32	Robert Jekyll's dangerous, uninhibited and alluring alter-ego, unleashed via medication or heightened emotions. Hyde is initially unbothered by Jekyll's problems, but eventually realises his life is also at stake as two sinister organisations both capture him in their sights...
33
34	* AntiHero: Fights for the protagonists, albeit by beating up several thugs and generally causing mayhem along the way.
35	* BadassLongcoat: Technically it's Jekyll's coat too, but Hyde definitely owns the "badass" portion.
36	* BigNo: [[spoiler: Lets one out when Maggie is shot.]]
37	* TheCasanova: Far more flirty than Robert Jekyll, and even his aggression and forwardness don't put women off for long.
38	* ComboPlatterPowers: Incredibly strong, faster than the average human, and can both survive and heal from a hilt-deep knife wound in at least three days. His blood also kills germs and can cure blood poisoning.
39	* EvilSoundsRaspy: Not so much evil as chaotic, but Hyde's voice is noticeably raspier than Jekyll's.
40	* ExpositoryHairstyleChange: His hair is slightly messier and curlier than Jekyll's.
41	* TheHedonist: Well, he's Mr. Hyde - or a variation thereupon. That's pretty much the point.
42	* {{HeroicBSOD}}: ''[[HairTriggerTemper Hyde]]'' of all people goes completely still when [[spoiler: Max dies]]. There's no screaming, crying or breaking things he just cradles [[spoiler: Max's body]] and lets Jekyll take over.
43	* PreAssKickingOneLiner: Has a few of these.
44	--> '''Hyde''': Thanks for waking me up, Cyclops. I wouldn't miss this for the world.
45	* TheSociopath: Downplayed, at least when compared to his grandfather, but Hyde still cares very little - [[Main/JerkWithAHeartOfGold or claims to]] - about who he hurts, and almost crushed a young girl during his first appearance.
46	* SuperpoweredEvilSide: Again, "evil" might be pushing it a little, Hyde is aggressive and reckless in addition to possessing minor superpowers.
47
48	[[/folder]]
49
50	[[folder: Maxwell Utterson]]
51	!!Maxwell "Max" Utterson
52	!!!Portrayed by: Christian [=McKay=]
53	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/max_6.jpg]]
54	-> ''"I'm that rare thing, Hils. A lawyer with a heart of gold"''.
55	--> -- Max Utterson.
56
57	The son of Gabriel Utterson, Henry Jekyll's lawyer and best friend, who summons Robert Jekyll over to England to discuss his inheritance of the Jekyll estate, but finds himself tangled up with the troubles of Jekyll's alter-ego.
58
59	* AgentScully: Initially downright dismissive that Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde were the same person, and that Robert has inherited his grandfather's condition.
60	* CrusadingLawyer: As evidenced in his quote, and dismisses the thought from his assistant and friend Hils that he is thinking of Robert as the son he never had due to his affection and willingness to help him.
61	* DiedInYourArmsTonight: [[spoiler: In Hyde's]]
62	* PlatonicLifePartners: With Hils, and despite their being no indication of how long they've been friends, they're certainly extremely close.
63	* YourDaysAreNumbered: [[spoiler: The reason he hasn't pursued a relationship with anyone. He was born with a [[SoapOperaDisease serious heart condition]] that might kill him any second and he doesn't want to leave behind a widow or orphan.]] [[spoiler: Ironically it isn't his heart that kills him.]]
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65
66	[[/folder]]
67
68	[[folder: Lily Clarke]]
69	!!Lily Clarke [[spoiler: Carew]]
70	!!!Portrayed by: Creator/StephanieHyam
71	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/lily_13.jpg]]
72	-> ''"This is London, Robert. We do things differently here."''
73	--> -- Lily Clarke
74
75	A beautiful young woman who quite literally runs into Robert Jekyll upon his arrival in England, and he soon after rescues her from a gang of thugs out to rob her. The two become very close, quickly falling for each other, although Robert is desperate to keep his reckless alter-ego out of sight so as not to frighten her off.
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77	* TheAce: Studied biochemistry at Cambridge, dreamt of becoming a scientist, and later manages to recreate the potion that Henry Jekyll used to transform back into himself, in order to keep his own Hyde away.
78	* ActionGirl: After [[spoiler: her reveal as an MIO spy]] she and Bella trade a few brief blows in the final episode.
79	* BadassNormal: [[spoiler: A member of MIO, an organisation that hunts down supernatural creatures, and is completely human.]]
80	* BettyAndVeronica: The sweet, compassionate Betty to Bella Charming's alluring and tough Veronica. [[spoiler: Potentially inverted after she is revealed as a spy, although Robert doesn't seem to have much interest in her after he learns of that.]]
81	* BrainyBrunette: Has brown hair, and, as evidenced above, is a rather talented biochemist.
82	* TomboyAndGirlyGirl: The girly-girl to Bella's tomboy, despite both of them being rather feminine, although, given that it's the 1930s, it's not really much of a surprise.
83
84	[[/folder]]
85
86	[[folder: Isabella Charming]]
87	!!Isabella "Bella" Charming
88	!!!Portrayed by: Natalie Gumede
89	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/bella.jpg]]
90	-> ''"I'm no lady."''
91	--> -- Bella Charming
92
93	The owner of the Empire Drinking Hall, frequented by Hyde, with whom she quickly becomes pretty familiar and, despite being more than a match for the man, falls hard for him, but unlike Jekyll with Lily, Hyde has no qualms about displaying his double life to her.
94
95	* ActionGirl: Holds her own in a fight against several burly men.
96	* BettyAndVeronica: The dark and alluring Veronica to Lily's charming and sweet Betty.
97	* DeadpanSnarker: She has her moments.
98	--> '''Hyde:''' The question is, ''what'' am I?
99	--> '''Bella:''' You're a pain in the arse, is what you are.
100	* TomboyAndGirlyGirl: The tomboy to Lily's girly-girl, although as stated above both are still overly feminine.
101
102	[[/folder]]
103
104	[[folder: Garson]]
105	!!Garson
106	!!!Portrayed by: Donald Sumpter
107	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/garson.jpg]]
108	-> ''"Jekyll, the upstanding, well-respected doctor, and his friend Edward Hyde, a filthy beast who brought nothing but pain and suffering and fear into the world, and now it's all coming back!"''
109	--> -- Garson
110
111	The former footman and assistant of Dr. Henry Jekyll, and the only one who knows what really happened fifty years ago. Found working at the Empire by Robert Jekyll, he is quickly roped into assisting him control his own Hyde and discover the truth about his family.
112
113	* CoolOldGuy: Breaks up a bar fight with a rife during the first episode.
114	* MrExposition: At least initially. For the first few episodes he generally provides whatever Robert Jekyll needs to know about his grandfather or his condition.
115
116	[[/folder]]
117
118	[[folder: Hilary Barnstaple]]
119	!!Hilary "Hils" Barnstaple
120	!!!Portrayed by: Ruby Bentall
121	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/hils.png]]
122	-> ''"What I'd give for a dog, a gun, and a brace of crested duck rising into the sky!"''
123	--> -- Hils
124
125	Max Utterson's devoted assistant, a no-nonsense, jolly hockey sticks kind of a gal, good at paperwork and good in a fight. Nothing flusters her and she takes everything in her stride. She can take a drink, drives too fast and is a pretty decent shot.
126
127	* ActionGirl: As stated above, Hils is rather skilled with a gun, and is shown using a sword (albeit briefly) to combat Captain Dance's vetala in the finale.
128	* DrivesLikeCrazy: Oooh boy does she ever.
129	-->'''Max Utterson''': For the first time in my life, I give you ''full permission to drive like a maniac!''
130	* PlatonicLifePartners: With Max, and despite their being no indication of how long they've been friends, they're certainly extremely close.
131	* TomboyAndGirlyGirl: The tomboy to many of the other "girly-girls" in the series, due to engaging in activities most "proper ladies" would find distasteful or masculine.
132
133	[[/folder]]
134
135	[[folder: Olalla [[spoiler: Jekyll/Hyde]]]]
136	!!Olalla Jekyll/Hyde
137	!!!Portrayed by: Creator/WallisDay
138	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/olalla.jpg]]
139	-> ''"I'm you Robert. I'm a Hyde. I'm your sister."'''
140	--> - Olalla
141
142	Robert's hitherto-unheard of sister, captured by Tenebrae as a child and raised as one of them, before escaping and masquerading as a vampire in London, where she is discovered by her long-lost brother.
143
144	* ActionGirl: Especially when Hyde, but even when not, due to having been raised by Tenebrae.
145	* ForcedIntoEvil: As a result of being kidnapped and raised by Tenebrae.
146	* JekyllAndHyde: Much more comfortable with her condition than her brother, however.
147	* MeaningfulName: Of sorts. She is the cause of recent "vampire" attacks in London, and is named after a short story by Creator/RobertLouisStevenson containing hints of vampirism.
148	* SeparatedAtBirth: ''Well'', more like very young childhood, but the trope still applies.
149	* SixthRanger: Joins the main cast in Episode 7, and is only in one scene for around a minute prior to that.
150	* TomboyAndGirlyGirl: The tomboy to pretty much every other woman in the show, and possibly the most prominent example.
151	* TykeBomb: Kidnapped by Tenebrae as a young child and raised as a soldier.
152	[[/folder]]
153
154	!!Military Intelligence Other (MIO)
155	[[folder: MIO in General]]
156	!!MIO in General
157	!!!First Appearance: The Harbinger (1x01)
158	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/mio_7.jpg]]
159	[[caption-width-right:350:Pictured: ''Bulstrode (left) and Mr. Sackler (right)'']]
160	-> ''This department, MIO - Military Intelligence Other - deals with supernatural threats."''
161	--> -- Sir Roger Bulstrode
162
163	A top-secret government department - even more so than [=MI6=] - dedicated to monitoring and policing all supernatural threats in London - including Robert Jekyll/Hyde!
164
165	* BrainsAndBrawn: MIO appear to have an assortment of both scientists and soldiers (of sorts) working for them.
166	* GasmaskLongcoat: Several agents wear this ensemble when capturing the Harbinger in Episode 1.
167	* GoodIsNotNice: The lesser of two evils, when compared to Tenebrae, but certainly not nice people.
168	* HeWhoFightsMonsters: Ruthless and deceitful, but certainly dedicated to removing the supernatural threats from the streets of London.
169	* TheMenInBlack: 1930s edition!
170	** Ironically, they describe themselves as "the men in the white hats" when comparing themselves to Tenebrae with cowboy-movie metaphors.
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172	[[/folder]]
173
174	[[folder: Sir Roger Bulstrode]]
175	!!Sir Roger Bulstrode
176	!!!Portrayed by: Creator/RichardEGrant
177	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/bulstrode.png]]
178	->''"We're the nightmare police, Mr. Sackler."''
179	--> -- Bulstrode
180
181	The ruthless and cunning head of MIO - [[TheMenInBlack a government department dedicated to policing the supernatural]] - trusting nobody but himself, and willing to manipulate and deceive Robert Jekyll solely to pursue his own gains.
182
183	* DirtyCoward: The second Hyde threatens him with being impregnated and eaten from the inside by a giant supernatural spider, he immediately agrees to hand over his "leverage" files on Robert. Before going back on that deal in the very next episode in exchange for one that sways in his favour.
184	* GoodIsNotNice: Applies to MIO as well, but Bulstrode is the prime example.
185	* ManipulativeBastard: Uses Robert Jekyll/Hyde to draw out Captain Dance, and even goes so far as to imply [[spoiler: Lily, who is feigning a relationship with Robert,]] should actually marry him in order to keep up the ruse.
186
187	[[/folder]]
188
189	[[folder: Mr. Sackler]]
190	!!Mr. Sackler
191	!!!Portrayed by: Tom Rhys Harries
192	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/sackler_8.jpg]]
193	-> ''"Tell me where is fancy bred, or in the heart, or in the head."''
194	--> -- Mr. Sackler
195
196	* CulturedWarrior: An incredibly talented marksman whose every other line is usually some classic poetry quote.
197	* GratuitousForeignLanguage: Quotes an old Welsh-language rhyme during Episode 10.
198	** Also busts out some GratuitousLatin after discovering the existence of monsters.
199	* TheGunslinger: Recruited for his impeccable marksmanship.
200	* NaiveNewcomer: Recruited by MIO in Episode 1, and is convinced the "existence" of monsters is a prank his new coworkers are pulling on him.
201	* WouldntHurtAChild: Refuses to shoot [[spoiler:Ravi]] when he becomes the new host of the Reaper Bug.
202
203	[[/folder]]
204
205	[[folder: Mr. Hannigan]]
206	!!Mr. Hannigan
207	!!!Portrayed by: Phil [=McKee=]
208	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/screen_shot_2019_06_10_at_014541.png]]
209
210	An MIO agent under Bulstrode, commonly seen directing operations as a field commander.
211
212	* WouldHurtAChild: Orders Sackler to shoot [[spoiler:Ravi]] after the boy becomes the Reaper Bug's new host.
213	[[/folder]]
214
215	[[folder: Mr. Brannigan]]
216	!!Mr. Brannigan
217	!!!Portrayed by: Amit Shah
218	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/screen_shot_2019_06_10_at_014951.png]]
219
220	MIO's resident scientist, who is responsible for experimenting with monocane in order to create a substance to kill Captain Dance and incapacitate even the super-powered Hyde.
221
222	* BollywoodNerd: Anglo-Indian, and MIO's chief scientist.
223	* TokenMinority: Out of the four main MIO agents, he's the only one who's not white.
224
225	[[/folder]]
226
227	!!Tenebrae
228	[[folder: Tenebrae in General]]
229	!!Tenebrae in General
230	!!!First Appearance: The Harbinger (1x01)
231	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/screen_shot_2019_06_10_at_015528.png]]
232	[[caption-width-right:350:Tenebrae HQ]]
233
234	-> ''"Your real father was one of us. Your real father was one of Tenebrae.''"
235	--> -- Captain Dance to Robert Jekyll
236
237	* GodsNeedPrayerBadly: MIO claims that ceasing to believe in the gods and monsters that make up Tenebrae causes them to grow weak.
238	* MonsterMash: Tenebrae appears to be composed of a number of creatures, including:
239	** The immortal, possibly-undead Captain Dance.
240	** Vetala, corpse-like zombies subservient to Dance.
241	** Keres, a [[MoreTeethThanTheOsmondFamily many-toothed creature]] of unknown species.
242	** The Cutter, an enormous humanoid with a giant lobster claw for a hand.
243	** The Reaper Bug, a large spider-like creature capable of taking control of a human host.
244	** Moroii, lamprey-like creatures that keep [[spoiler:Captain Dance]] in stable condition after being fatally shot.
245	** And various others, including "Baal, Moloch, Fenrir, Loki, Beelzebub, and most of the creatures in the Zodiac" according to Sir Roger Bulstrode.
246	* RedRightHand: Most of the human agents Tenebrae associates with wear eyepatches.
247	[[/folder]]
248
249	[[folder: Captain Dance]]
250	!!Captain Dance
251	!!!Portrayed by: Enzo Cilenti
252	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/captain_dance.jpg]]
253	-> ''"I do so hate skeletons in the closet.''"
254	--> -- Captain Dance
255
256	A high-ranking agent of Tenebrae, sent to London in order to recruit Hyde to open a mystical jar containing the essence of an ancient monster god.
257
258	* CameBackWrong: His entire torso is decaying and translucent, leaving the organs inside visible. Overlaps with TheUndead, although Dance is less of a zombie than most examples.
259	* EvilBrit: Given his age, he could quite easily have existed well before Britain did, but he certainly speaks with an upper-class accent nonetheless.
260	* FauxAffablyEvil: Incredibly polite and respectful, but a complete and utter psychopath underneath.
261	* RedRightHand: Try translucent chest, although due to his layered clothing it's rarely seen.
262	** This vanishes after he is [[spoiler:shot and revived by the power of the incubus]].
263	* UnholyMatrimony: It is unclear whether or not they're married, but Dance and Fedora are certainly lovers.
264	* WeCanRuleTogether: Offers Hyde a chance to be "a god".
265
266	[[/folder]]
267
268	[[folder: Fedora]]
269	!!Fedora
270	!!!Portrayed by: Creator/NatashaOKeeffe
271	[[quoteright:338:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/fedora_7.jpg]]
272	-> ''"Everyone is about to get killed."''
273	--> -- Fedora
274
275	Captain Dance's lover and right-hand woman, and just as cunning and devious.
276
277	* AmbiguouslyHuman: Never directly stated to be a monster, but given she's a high-ranking member of [[Main/MonsterMash Tenebrae]], it's highly unlikely she's human.
278	* TheDragon: To Captain Dance.
279	* NonSpecificallyForeign: Speaks with a [[WhatTheHellIsThatAccent vague accent]], and Lord Protheroe calls her "European" in Episode 10, but it's made no more clear than that.
280	* UnholyMatrimony: It is unclear whether or not they're married, but she and Dance are certainly lovers.
281
282	[[/folder]]
283
284	[[folder: Silas "Cyclops" Parnell]]
285	!!Silas "Cyclops" Parnell
286	!!!Portrayed by: Tony Way
287	[[quoteright:324:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/silas_38.jpg]]
288	-> ''"This is for nearly dropping me in the river."''
289	--> -- Silas
290
291	The leader of a one-eyed gang of street thugs who often lend their services (read: brawn) to Tenebrae.
292
293	* InSeriesNickname: Called "Cyclops" several times [[MeaningfulName due to only having one eye.]]
294	* RedRightHand: Wears an eyepatch, like all members of his gang.
295	* YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness: Curiously averted; despite his bungling and general incompetence at anything that doesn't involve physical violence, Dance never seems to get around to vaporising him like with his other minions.
296
297	[[/folder]]
298
299	!!Creatures and Monsters
300	[[folder: Vetala]]
301	!!Vetala
302	!!!Portrayed by: Various
303
304	Skeletal, zombie-like creatures covered by cloaks, and subservient to Captain Dance, who has the ability to transform humans and recently-deceased corpses into more vetala.
305
306	* DefeatEqualsExplosion: Explode into a cloud of black smoke when punched or stabbed.
307	* DemBones: Vary in appearance, ranging from rotted corpses to almost completely skeletal.
308	* FleshEatingZombie: Devour an MIO agent shot dead by Captain Dance.
309
310	[[/folder]]
311
312	[[folder: The Cutter]]
313	!!The Cutter
314	!!!Portrayed by: Jason la Shard
315
316	An enormous humanoid creature with a giant lobster claw for a hand, initially captured by MIO but later broken out by Tenebrae agents.
317
318	* OlderThanTheyLook: Said about the Cutter by Bulstrode, and indeed it looks almost identical during a flashback set 22 years previously, despite still looking (reasonably) young in the 1930s.
319
320	[[/folder]]
321
322	[[folder: The Incubus]]
323	!!The Incubus
324	!!!Portrayed by: Various
325
326	A malevolent demon who escaped from [[CityOfTheDamned The City of Dis]], capable of possessing both the living and the dead, although it shapeshifts into whoever you love in order to drain your life energy.
327
328	* FusionDance: Eventually merged with [[spoiler:Captain Dance]] to bring him back from his critical state.
329	* OurDemonsAreDifferent: Identified as a demon by Fedora, and apparently comes from some kind of "city beneath the earth" according to Renata Jezequiel.
330	* ShapeshiftingSeducer: Transforms into whoever you love the most to drain your lifeforce from you.
331	** Notably, we see it turn into Lily/Bella for Robert/Hyde, Gideon Jezequiel for Renata, Edward Hyde for Maggie, and [[spoiler:Captain Dance]] for Olalla.
332	* VampiricDraining: Their life-draining also rapidly ages their victims, as seen in the cold open and later with [[spoiler:Renata]].
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