Seems good so far, though while the story is very different I was surprised to see another railway historical show after hell on wheels.
Only just watched this series despite it being 5 years old. I was hooked and really enjoyed the style and presentation of this documentary series. I was sad when it was over.
I learned an incredible amount about Roman History and therefore my own history. While I knew some of the modern day influences of the roman empire I was surprised to learn many that I was unaware of from this series.
It is quite extraordinary to think how much influence they have had and how rome really shaped the world we know.
Guilt or innocence aside, this really does show how flawed the legal system in the US is. And I assume this is probably similar in most western countries. The lawyers must feel like they are fighting an uphill battle against a system which claims to presume innocense but clearly assumes guilt.
I really enjoy this show. It did change a lot form Season 1 moving from a local metro law enforcement to a major crimes division. Something about the chemistry between Poppy and Dylan keeps me hooked.
The attention to period detail and the quality of the acting was well above standard. I dare to say that Sean Bean carried this series. As previously stated the plot was underwhelming and stretched. It could have been covered in a movie easily. I was also dissapointed with the ending. It was way to contrived and left me dissatisfied.
I am glad to have watched it though for the atmosphere coming from sets, clothing and that visible breath was inspiring.
I wasn't sure what to expect with this show. However I was hooked from the start, the atmosphere is quite unique, and I can only describe it as Dickensian. The combination of cinematography, music and fantastic casting really transports one off to a whole new world where dickens reigned supreme.
I recommend anyone check this out, not just fans of period drama.
