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Trivia The character of Count Olaf has a distinguishing tattoo of an eye on his ankle. Don't Tell Me! Goofs In the theme song it is mentioned that the show is based on the series by Lemony Snicket.

The book series was actually written by Daniel Handler. However, Lemony Snicket is his pen name, therefore the series is, actually, created by Lemony Snicket.

Quotes Violet Baudelaire : Why do you hate us so much? Crazy credits The opening credits sequence and lyrics of the theme song change according to the content of the episodes.

User reviews Review. Top review. Dreadfully Entertaining. The dreadfully entertaining story of the fate of Violet and Klaus Baudelaire after suffering the tragic loss of their parents and home to a mysterious fire. The riveting repartee salted with subtle ironies, peppered with alliteration, and seasoned with astute observations felicitous music score, and brilliant scenery is outdone only by the carefully crafted storytelling and performances that really cook!

Patrick Warburton, as Lemony Snicket, is dolefully monotonic yet drearily expressive. Neil Patrick Harris, as Count Olaf, gives a talented portrayal of a talentless actor of dubious motivation. All in all, a thoroughly well done show. However, if you are chagrined by dire circumstances, dismayed by unfair situations, or saddened by unhappy endings, perhaps you should take to heart Lemony Snicket's introductory caveat. Caveat means warning. Jaymuller Jan 13, FAQ 3. Does the series 'End' at the finish of Season 3?

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Loading comments Share this story Twitter Facebook. There are a few clues to help us figure out when Lemony Snicket's books are set, though, so let's dive in, shall we? A Series of Unfortunate Events centers on the three Baudelaire orphans in the years following their parents' death in a house fire.

A misinterpretation of Mr. Baudelaire's will leaves Violet, Klaus, and Sunny in the hands of their closest living relative, geographically: their distant cousin, Count Olaf. Olaf wants to make sure the orphans' fortune — which they will inherit when Violet comes of age — falls into his hands, so he stages a fictional play in which he will really, legally marry his year-old cousin.

The Baudelaires are removed from his custody, but he pursues them from home to home, always in a different disguise and with a different scheme to kill them for their fortune. In Brett Helquist's illustrations and on-screen, the Baudelaires' wardrobe isn't all that anachronistic, unlike other elements of Snicket's series.

In fact, a cursory glance over the book covers reveals that most of the costuming comes from the same time period: the s.