: Reviewers enjoyed seeing John as a "bit of an arse" and an anti-hero, which many felt stayed truer to the original Hellblazer comics.
: The episode is praised for its "chilling vibe" and creepy effects. Highlights include the mud-filled car scene and the hands reaching for characters in the mine. [S1E2] The Darkness Beneath
: Most reviews agree that Zed is a vast improvement over the pilot's female lead, Liv. She is described as an "active presence" with an "almost sultry chemistry" with John Constantine. : Reviewers enjoyed seeing John as a "bit