A doctor runs a medical clinic in the bowels of the London subway system (at Temple station) to find a cure for his terminally ill wife, Beth. To keep the operation afloat he takes on criminals or others who need medical attention and don’t want to go through the established medical system. Temple is based on the Norwegian series Valkyrien, starting as a Sky One production in the U.K., and in the States, it’s a Spectrum Original series. A second season is in the works.
The series stars Mark Strong (Kingsman movies, Imitation Game) as Daniel Milton. Assisting Daniel is Anna Willems (Dutch actress, Carice van Houten), a medical researcher and friend of Beth’s. The third main character is Lee Simmons (Daniel Mays, 1917), a transportation worker who is a coordinator of sorts for the clinic.
In addition to the medical proceedings, there is a criminal element to Temple. Daniel’s first patient, Jamie, is shot by the Police after a busted robbery attempt, his mates are captured, he escapes with the money, and before long a sordid couple is seeking revenge and the cash from Jamie.
It all makes for a twisted affair. The setting in the subway caverns is dark and moody. Daniel’s actions to save his wife are shocking, extreme, and over the top. Some may think it’s too much. For me, I suspended my belief and went along for the ride. The ambiance of the clinic, the characters, and the WHOA moments all make for an enjoyable, quirky show.
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Trivia ? – Carice van Houten earned international acclaim for her role as Melisandre in what drama series?
Answer: Game of Thrones (her character became known as the Red Lady).