I am reviewing the Peter the Great Episode only since it was the only one available.
As one reviewer noted, Historian Tracy Borman is not Dr. Lucy Worsley. It is IMPOSSIBLE to live up to Lucy's ease at doling out information with ease and humor, often in costume. Dr. Borman would dip her head at the end of literally every sentence. This became an unnecessary distraction. I am surprised that the director didn't notice it and stop her from doing it after the first 25 or 30 times.
I did learn new information about Peter the Great. He was a fascinating, scary, leader who accomplished a LOT!! And that was very interesting.
Did prefer the adult Peter the Great actor to the younger one. He looked much like the paintings of Peter the Great.
So, did learn several things. Especially enjoyed how they showed the Trident design the city was built on. It was beautifully dramatic.
I'm glad I watched it, but am also glad it was only 44 minutes long given the "ticks" it had.
Too bad - it could have been so much better. Am not sure I will watch anything Dr. Borman narrates again.
As one reviewer noted, Historian Tracy Borman is not Dr. Lucy Worsley. It is IMPOSSIBLE to live up to Lucy's ease at doling out information with ease and humor, often in costume. Dr. Borman would dip her head at the end of literally every sentence. This became an unnecessary distraction. I am surprised that the director didn't notice it and stop her from doing it after the first 25 or 30 times.
I did learn new information about Peter the Great. He was a fascinating, scary, leader who accomplished a LOT!! And that was very interesting.
Did prefer the adult Peter the Great actor to the younger one. He looked much like the paintings of Peter the Great.
So, did learn several things. Especially enjoyed how they showed the Trident design the city was built on. It was beautifully dramatic.
I'm glad I watched it, but am also glad it was only 44 minutes long given the "ticks" it had.
Too bad - it could have been so much better. Am not sure I will watch anything Dr. Borman narrates again.