As a keen follower of anything historical I was looking forward to watching this series and as far as the factual content, it was as near as you'll get (allowing for a certain amount of artistic licence). I found it enjoyable watching the dramatization of our yesteryear instead of reading academic history books, which at times, no-matter how interested you are in the subject matter it can be a heavy reading. The core storyline was very interesting and shows the influence the women had, and the conventions that was followed in this period of our history. I thought the acting was very good and to counter one other review I thought the dialogue was in keeping with that period. What unfortunately let it down big style, was the location settings. The castle grounds/courtyard where so much of the action happened, was not authentic looking at all and when I checked up where the 'The White Queen' was filmed it was in Belgium !! What a let down,- when you think of all the magnificent location's in England e.g.. castles etc. or even anywhere in the UK it could've been filmed. I can only imagine it must have been cheaper to film in Belgium than the UK. To me this was a major flaw in the series. . I thought the storyline and subplots were absolutely riveting watching and you really had to sit glued to the TV encase you missed something.
Next time employ the location manager of Downtown abbey and you will then have a 10 out of 10 review
Next time employ the location manager of Downtown abbey and you will then have a 10 out of 10 review