Being British I struggled somewhat with the array of characters with unrecognisable names in episode 1 but I stuck with it and was hooked by the end of episode 2. Each further installment dragged me deeper into this enchanting love story set against momentous historical events.
Over the years I have watched many good television series. But this is the first time I have ever finished a series and immediately watched it again.
P. S. I have just watched this yet again and still find it wonderful. Contrary to less positive reviewers, for me this series is packed with incident. In particular the last half dozen episodes fly by at a thrilling pace. I suppose the first half dozen episodes proceed more sedately, focused as they are on the beautiful love story at the centre of this drama, as well as developing the sparky relationships between the 5 main characters in this ensemble piece. But it is that love story and those relationships that bring so much emotional heft to the story. As I have already said I was captivated by the end of episode 2!
Over the years I have watched many good television series. But this is the first time I have ever finished a series and immediately watched it again.
P. S. I have just watched this yet again and still find it wonderful. Contrary to less positive reviewers, for me this series is packed with incident. In particular the last half dozen episodes fly by at a thrilling pace. I suppose the first half dozen episodes proceed more sedately, focused as they are on the beautiful love story at the centre of this drama, as well as developing the sparky relationships between the 5 main characters in this ensemble piece. But it is that love story and those relationships that bring so much emotional heft to the story. As I have already said I was captivated by the end of episode 2!