About Grimm
Grimm follows Nick Burkhardt, a homicide detective in Portland, Oregon, who discovers that he is a descendant of an ancient line of hunters known as Grimms. This bloodline gives him the ability to see the true monstrous faces of creatures called Wesen, supernatural beings who disguise themselves as ordinary people and live secretly among humanity. As Nick comes to terms with his abilities, he must balance his duties as a police officer with his new role as a protector who keeps the peace between the human and Wesen worlds.
The series blends a weekly police procedural format with serialized mythology drawn loosely from the fairy tales collected by the Brothers Grimm. Many of the cases Nick and his partner Hank investigate turn out to be the work of Wesen, and the creatures often correspond to figures from classic folklore reimagined as distinct species. Over time the show expands its world to include Wesen politics, an aristocratic order known as the Royals, and a resistance movement, raising the stakes well beyond Nick's home city.
At its heart, Grimm is also a story about found family and the gray area between monster and man. Nick forms an unlikely friendship with Monroe, a reformed Blutbad, and gradually builds a tight circle of allies who help him navigate his dangerous double life. The show ran for six seasons and earned a devoted cult following for its mix of mystery, horror, humor, and heart, becoming a steady performer for NBC on Friday nights.