Entirely Beloved

Henri 2022-04-15 09:01:08

I am no history buff and haven't read the book(yet) and I basically know nothing about the history of Tudor England except that the king had many wives...however I was hooked after watching the first episode Three Card Trick and the second episode Entirely Beloved was even better but I think I need to re-watch them with subtitles to fully understand the plots...so here's my spoiler-free review.

Though I knew people might dislike the dark visual effect. I for one absolutely love director Peter Kosminsky's shooting style with hand-held cameras and using only natural (candle/fire) light for night scenes. It's rare to do a television series(especially historical period drama) like that but the gloom does make the show feel more authentic.

Both Mark Rylance and Damian Lewis gave brilliant, nomination-deserving performance. Mark Rylance will surely be a serious Emmy (& Bafta)contender for best actor in a leading role this year and probably win. I'm biased obviously but I have to say it's Damian Lewis who really steals the show every single time he appears.

Wolf Hall seems likely to be one of the best historical drama ever so hopefully the upcoming episodes will live up to the hype.

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  • Destinee 2022-04-18 09:01:20

    The "Wolf Hall" in the still water is much more brilliant than the "Tudor Dynasty", which is cooked in oil and goes to bed every day. The plot, dialogue, performances and even the costumes and lighting are all extremely rigorous and elegant, as if returning to the historical scene. Although there are no ferocious and bloody scenes, it makes you nervous every minute. It speaks in a near-silent language of the horrors when desire and power combine.

  • Moises 2022-04-17 09:01:13

    The style of painting is exquisite, and the story is that Henry begging for a son and changing his wife. .