The Crimes of Dorian Gray

De: Arvind Ethan David

Narrado por: Lexi Underwood, Neil Brown Jr., Richard Schiff, Lara Pulver, Jordan Belfi, Samuel Barnett, Kiran Deol, Joe Spano, Kirsty Yates, Brittany Chapman-Holman

This gripping fictional true crime podcast delves into the story of the enigmatic Dorian Gray, a vigilante who changed the world, rewriting history in the blood of her victims. Her targets were the titans of their era—billionaires, movie stars, politicians. Dorian said they had one thing in common: they had all committed crimes against women. They were rapists, abusers, master manipulators. Dorian left evidence of their heinous offenses with their bodies, and then she vanished without a trace.

To some, Dorian was a feminist icon, a #MeToo crusader who single-handedly rebalanced the scales of sexual power. To others, she was the worst terrorist of the 21st century. But who was the real Dorian Gray? A demon or an avenging angel? Was she even human? How did one woman manage to take down the most powerful men of her generation and win?

These and other burning questions echoed through the internet since Dorian's disappearance, until now. Speranza, a relentless young journalist, is determined to unravel the pure and simple truth on her podcast, The Crimes of Dorian Gray. Unfortunately for Speranza, the truth is seldom pure and never simple.

Written and directed by Arvind Ethan David and produced by Prodigal, The Crimes of Dorian Gray is a radical reinvention of Oscar Wilde's gothic masterpiece, exploring the question he asked 150 years ago: what does it mean for the powerful elite to live without consequences? What does it say about the society that allows them? Executive Produced by Milena Govich, Amanda K. Price, and Lexi Underwood, the show’s extraordinary cast includes Lexi Underwood, Lara Pulver, Richard Schiff, and Neil Brown Jr., and an original song by ASCAP winning composer Erran Baron Cohen, performed by Olivier Award winner Lara Pulver.

©2024 Prodigal, Inc. (P)2024 Audible Originals, LLC.

Can the music

As a fan of the original Portrait novel I really liked this feminist spin on the story but (sorry I can’t hold back) that horrible song you made us listen to in between episodes was honestly laughable it was so bad. I knew it must be telling me part of the story but I could t bear listening to it.

Nothing Much

It's ok if you're just looking for background noise. I found it to be a bit predictable.

Feminism on steroids

Glad I took a chance. Some of the reviews were not complementary but others were very much so.
As this is based on a graphic novel it definitely has that vibe. I enjoyed the story, the performance, and the music.
Everything meshed superbly.

Woman Power

A really great quick listen, though because it’s short it doesn’t dive to deep into the characters. All in all it kept the reader engaged.

interesting plot line

at the end of every chapter you're forced to listen to awful music for way too long

Interesting twist on a classic

Using a podcast format was a clever hook to draw the listener into the story that subtly moves from “true crime” to fantastical. Well read and acted, this was an enjoyable listen.

jusu okay

too much angst. not enough thanksgiving or hope or joy for questions answered. Found myself drifting away.

Riveting!

Really Great performances. A relevant storyline. I thought it seemed real until it became obvious it wasn’t, but I was hooked

Outstanding audio acting

Kept me on the edge of my seat, awaiting the next twist or turn . Better than watching it on tv !!!

Haunting, Creatively Written, and Fascinating

this short amazing story felt like a podcast and blew my mind in how fascinating it became as I got immersed in this dark world.