When I was younger I was so obsessed with those evil ghost kids or ghosts "befriending" kids type of movies.
Watching this gave me that vibe (but in a better and unique way). Of course, that was the purpose of the show at first. Is Matt threatened by some ominous presence?! I love the vibe and atmosphere. I loved how good the build up was until it was revealed who Chocky really is and why she came to Matthew.
And that beautiful haunting opening/closing score? That's a melody I can never get out of my head. I wish I could find a longer version of it. That score is like a creepy lullaby....unsettling but very soothing. Definitely one of my favorite main titles in a TV show.
I found out about this show this decade. I don't even know how I came across it. Perhaps by chance? Whenever I was looking for a British retro kids show... I never saw this come up. I never saw reruns or even heard of this show when I spent some of my years in (my home away from home) England.
~This is why I've dedicated most of my free time looking for shows I could've watched in England (or wish I paid more attention to). So thank the gods for Britbox!~
After Matthew leaves the show it does take a different turn (Chocky's Challenge and Children)...it's no longer atmospheric. So if you want a short, nice, atmospheric children's sci-fi (that is somewhat heartfelt), then I recommend watching this as a standalone show.
