
EPISODE 1.1
Episode 1
Russia is drawn into war with France, changing the lives
... More of three young people forever.LessBAFTA-nominated filmmaker Tom Harper (Wild Rose) adapts Lev Tolstoy's classic Russian romance novel in six parts, revolving around five aristocratic families and a searing love triangle during the reign of Alexander I. Stars Lily James (Yesterday), Paul Dano (There Will Be Blood) and James Norton (Little Women).
At no time will the viewer feel that he or she has been transported to 1805 Russia...
Full reviewLovers of costume drama and romance, Russian-style, will feast their eyes on a splendid new production of Leo Tolstoy's 19th-century novel War and Peace.
Full reviewIt keeps the structure of the plot in place, giving a nice overview of Tolstoy's novel, and keeping a tight pace for TV.
Full reviewThe cast and pervasive prettiness of the surroundings may be enough to encourage some viewers to seek out Tolstoy to fill in and make sense of the myriad limitations and gaps.
Full reviewAs an expression of what lies beyond, above and below the mixed-up affairs of men, nature matters very much here.
Full reviewI can't remember the last time I was so seduced by the storytelling or sublime visual power of a TV drama.
Full reviewThis is a series far better than your average Downton-style Sunday bodice ripper.
Full reviewThere's back-stabbing, social-climbing, all sorts of skulduggery and the whole thing looks utterly beautiful with furry hats and velvet capes aplenty. It's a must-see for period drama fans.
Full reviewWar and Peace (2016) is available to stream in New Zealand now on Neon.
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