Blog #63 Lost Girl Series

Genre

Supernatural, Drama, Fantasy

Starring

Anna Silk played Bo, the lead character. She previously portrayed Byrna in Earth Storm (2006) and Keri in Anonymous Rex (2004).

Kris Holden-Reid played Dyson Thornwood. His past sci-fi roles include Quint in Underwood: Awakening (2012), Axel in The Umbrella Academy (2020-2024), Coop in The Expanse (2019), Kiergen in Galactic Authority (2016), and Alex Green in The Return (2013).

Ksenia Solo– Played Kenzi Malikov.

Image 3 Kris Holden-Reid The scrumptious werewolf Dyson

K. C. Collins played William ‘Hale’ Santiago. He also appeared as Andre Daniels in Robocop (2014) and as Captain Daniel Rowan in The Strain (2017).

Zoie Palmer– Played Lauren Lewis. Ms. Palmer also played the Android in Dark Matter 2015-2017.

Rick Howland Played Fitzpatrick ‘Trick’ McCorrigan, the bartender who bridges both Fae factions.

Country of Origin

Canada

Image 4 Tick Checking the History with Dr. Lewis and Dyson in The Bar

Original Language

English

No. of Seasons

No. of Episodes

Running time

44 minutes

Production company

Prodigy Pictures Inc., in association with Shaw Media

Network

Showcase

Release

September 10, 2010-October 25, 2015

Synopsis

Image 6 Linda Hamilton as Acacia, a Valkyrie Commander giving Hell to a Valkyrie under her command

Bo, raised in a rural community, discovers her differences during puberty after a tragic accident, at least that’s what the audience will know. In high school, she had a rendezvous with her boyfriend and kills him during lovemaking, her first time for both when she was in high school. Her parents tell her she was adopted, adding to her self-loathing and shame. Bo runs away after learning she was adopted, which adds the final reason to escape. At the series’ start, Bo is a bartender, still on the run. She saves Kenzi from an attacker, revealing her powers. Kenzi, resourceful and from a Russian background, joins Bo. In the meantime, Bo draws the attention of the local Fae, learns she’s a succubus, and discovers the Light and Dark Fae. Choosing neutrality, she and Kenzi launch a detective agency, using Bo’s abilities to solve cases. Kenzi is quirky and awed at Bo’s abilities, though Bo, of course, pushes that aside; it is a death sentence for her to love anyone. Getting little favors, though, Bo has learned to do, and this is what Kenzi sees.

Positives

The characters are engaging, striking a good balance of danger, charm, and morality. Alongside this, the mysteries stay fresh, and the developing relationship between Bo and Kenzi remains compelling.

Negatives

Some supernatural settings, like Hell in Season 4, depicted as a grand hotel, initially felt somewhat fake. Over time, however, familiarity with the series helped these settings feel more natural, easing the transition from initial skepticism to acceptance.

Conclusions

The series is not for children: Bo’s romances span genders and include a female doctor and a male werewolf, among others. Kenzi and Hale’s relationship stands out for its sweetness and tragedy. Some monsters, especially Vex, a powerful Fae, bring effective suspense.

Despite the caveats, I recommend the series. Its dark themes reflect human nature, but its world feels apart from reality. Action and character development are well balanced, making most characters intriguing and sympathetic. Each episode offers engaging challenges, often with high stakes.

Where to Watch

Google Play Movies

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Sources

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost_Girl

2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0798014/?ref_=tt_cst_t_1

3. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0390285/?ref_=tt_cst_t_2

4. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0172220/?ref_=tt_cst_t_6

5. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1235776/?ref_=tt_cst_t_4h

6. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0398205/?ref_=tt_cst_t_3

Images

1. https://images8.alphacoders.com/647/647496.jpg