Ultraviolet

Ultraviolet' was a british 'vampire' drama that lasted only six episodes on Channel 4 in 1998. It was created by Joe Ahearne (maker of the lawyer soap opera 'This Life'). In the show UV light was is to identify people with the disease 'Code 5.' 'Code 5' is transmitted through a bite to the victim's neck, a la a vampire. However the show never uses the word vampire, instead referring to the spreaders as a 'code five infection' or a 'leech.' The disease has spread through at least 20 people at the start of the show and was responsible for the 'Fire of London.' An armed investigative government unit is on the hunt to track down the infected and save the city. The main character is the policeman Michael Colefield, a man who's best friend Jack gets infected and mysteriously disappears. Michael decides to investigate and finds himself involved in the actions of the investigative unit. Its serious tone and excellent acting made it critically acclaimed and even now it is considered a minor classic of British mini series. MORE