Think a costume drama based on an Elizabeth Gaskell series can't have some chilling moments? Think again.
- The explosion that kills Mr. Carter is terrifying for how sudden it is. One minute Mr. Carter and Captain Brown are talking and everything seems to be fine, and then...
- The amputation is utterly nauseating. First we see Dr. Harrison take out a saw, and then Mr. Carter screams... Even worse if a viewer knows anything about amputations at the time.
- Earlier, Jem's injury. We get some delightful glimpses of the broken bone sticking out of the wound, and then when Dr. Harrison sets the bone, Jem gives a bloodcurdling scream.
- Dr. Morgan's attempts to cure Sophy only make her fever worse, and Dr. Harrison knows this is happening but can do nothing about it.