Table of contents:
- Chernobyl (2019)
- "The Magnificent Century" (2011 - 2014)
- The Tudors (2007 - 2010)
- The Kennedy Clan (2011)
- "Lang List" (2015 - 2018)
- Umar ibn al-Khattab (2012)
- Borgia (2011 - 2013)
- "Vikings" (2013 - 2020)
- Medici: Lords of Florence (2016)
- "Crown" (2016 - present)
Video: From "Chernobyl" to "Crown": 10 most fascinating historical series of recent years
2024 Author: Richard Flannagan | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-15 23:55
History has been a source of inspiration for filmmakers all over the world for many years. Historical series created by filmmakers allow viewers to make a fascinating journey into the past, feel the breath of the era and learn a lot about the events of bygone days. True, not all serials are reliable and of high quality, therefore, in our today's review, only those serials are presented that were appreciated by viewers and critics.
Chernobyl (2019)
Despite the fact that the series has many controversial points regarding facts, there are flaws and inaccuracies, he touched the hearts of millions of viewers around the world. The creators of "Chernobyl", led by director Johan Renck, showed a poignant story about the accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, which resulted in the death of many people, about human destinies, about the loyalty, love and tragedy of an entire nation.
"The Magnificent Century" (2011 - 2014)
The Turkish series tells about the events that took place during the reign of Sultan Suleiman. And about the difficult path of the captive Alexandra, who received the name Alexandra Anastasia Lisowska. Historical accuracy is not the ridge of this tape, but it turned out to be bright, dynamic and sensual. Stunning costumes, characteristic characters, music that creates a mood and immerses them in the atmosphere of the past - all this made viewers love the series and its characters.
The Tudors (2007 - 2010)
The series is about the most controversial period in English history - the life and rule of the Tudor dynasty. Filmmakers from Ireland, Canada, USA and Great Britain presented a very bright and textured series to the public. Undoubtedly, there are historical inaccuracies and controversial moments in it, but in general, The Tudors definitely deserve the attention of the audience.
The Kennedy Clan (2011)
The events of the mid-twentieth century, in which the Kennedy family became direct participants, still arouse public interest. And the creators of the series tried to slightly open the veil of secrecy over that part of the life of the Kennedy family, which is usually hidden from prying eyes. Of course, the cinematic story is not as reliable as we would like, but it is of certain interest and tells about that side of the life of the Kennedy clan, which was hidden from the public eye.
"Lang List" (2015 - 2018)
The Chinese drama is based on the true story of Lin Shu, a young army commander who was unfairly accused of plotting against the emperor. Palace intrigues, politics, clashes of interest and family secrets are combined into a gripping storyline. The series fascinates from the first minutes of viewing and with each episode it becomes more and more interesting.
Umar ibn al-Khattab (2012)
The Moroccan TV series reflects the life story of the second righteous caliph, one of the first Islamic rulers. Viewers will learn about how Islam originated in the Arabian Peninsula, and what difficulties Muslims had to face.
Borgia (2011 - 2013)
The series by Irish filmmaker Neil Jordan follows one of the most famous families of the Renaissance. The history of the Borgia family reflects the mores of that time: unscrupulousness and greed, an all-consuming thirst for profit, lies and murder. The most horrifying rumors have always circulated about the Borgia, and the filmmakers tried to show the viewer the dark history of the dynasty. The series turned out to be spectacular, bright and very believable.
"Vikings" (2013 - 2020)
Mile Hirst's Irish-Canadian TV series tells the story of Ragnar's Viking detachment, the wars between the sailors of the early Middle Ages, Anglo-Saxon Britain and other lands that have been raided since the 8th century. The historical reliability of the series is extremely doubtful, because the authors of the script managed to mix different eras in one bottle, but it turned out to be lively, bright and very atmospheric.
Medici: Lords of Florence (2016)
This is the story of the rise of the Medici family, which went from simple merchants to one of the most powerful clans in history, having a strong influence on the spiritual, cultural and economic revolution. Historical inaccuracy is present here, but at the same time the viewer can form his own opinion about a significant period in the history of Italy with all the intrigues, insidious conspiracies and disregard for the laws of morality.
"Crown" (2016 - present)
The story of the life of Queen Elizabeth II arouses unflagging interest from the audience. And British filmmakers began their series with the wedding of Princess Elizabeth to the Duke of Edinburgh. With new seasons (six so far), new characters and narratives about new events are added to the series. According to the creators, each episode costs five million dollars to shoot, while all the scenes are well-staged, and the series feels quite careful with the facts. Although, if you find fault with it, then a couple of historical inaccuracies can still be found, but they are not critical.
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