Set against a backdrop of war, religious strife and power struggles which tears lives and families apart.
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Title: The Pillars of the Earth (2010)
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The Pillars of the Earth is set against a backdrop of war, religious strife and power struggles which tears lives and families apart. In that time, there rises a magnificent Cathedral in Kingsbridge. Against the backdrop, love-stories entwine: Tom, the master builder, Aliena, the noblewoman, the sadistic Lord William, Philip, the prior of Kingsbridge, Jack, the artist in stone work and Ellen, the woman from the forest who casts a curse. At once, this is a sensuous and enduring love story and an epic that shines with the fierce spirit of a passionate age. Follett masterfully weaves these stories through political turmoil of 12th century England, creating a relevant and viable world for today's audience and for generations to come. Written by Anonymous
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The ages of Aliena, Richard, Jack, Alfred and Martha have all been increased from the book for the purposes of this series. In the book Aliena and Alfred are mid-teens, Jack is early teens and Richard and Martha are pre-teens at the start of the book. Ellen has also been advanced in age from mid twenties (she was around 13 when she gave birth to Jack) into middle age. See more »Goofs
Rectangular quadripartite rib vaults, the type of the Gothic vaults used in the cathedral's nave, appeared in the second half of the 13th century (about a century later than shown in the series). See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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I've only seen two episodes, so this is a somewhat uninformed review. Oh, and I haven't read the book, which probably helps to enjoy the show as it's own creation.
It's important to note that Ridley Scott is a producer and his most recent film Robin Hood, shares quite a resemblance to the general story and setting of Pillars. (Side note; the opening credits are exactly the same). If you've seen Robin Hood, then you get the Monarchical, religious complications as well as the bleak, foggy, dark blue world backdrop of old England.
I was expecting a more fantastical, mythical world, but this series is pretty grounded in reality so far.
The show's greatest strength is the actors. You can't go wrong with Donald Sutherland and Rufus Sewell in a TV series. And Ian McShane is always great, especially when he's playing a dark character.
Might not blow you away, but unless the show takes a nosedive, it's definitely worth watching.