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Title: The Romanoffs (2018)
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| Series cast summary: | |||
| Diane Lane | ... | Katherine Ford 2 episodes, 2018 | |
| JJ Feild | ... | Jack / ... 2 episodes, 2018 | |
| Aaron Eckhart | ... | Greg 1 episode, 2018 | |
| Louise Bourgoin | ... | Sophie 1 episode, 2018 | |
| John Slattery | ... | Daniel Reese 1 episode, 2018 | |
| Cyndy Day | ... | Court Stenographer 2 episodes, 2018 | |
A contemporary anthology series set around the globe featuring eight separate stories about people who believe themselves to be descendants of the Russian royal family.
First, let's get the basics out of the way. Regarding the production values of this series (disclaimer, folks; I've only seen episode one, "The Violet Hour"), everything is at a very high level, so your senses won't be disappointed. It is a feast for the eyes, particularly as Paris and the amazing apartment in which most of the story is set shine beautifully. The storyline is compelling, if a little unrealistic at times (the ease with which an apparently devout young Muslim woman finds herself having a one-night stand comes to mind...not to say it's impossible, just that it's a bit of a stretch). However, as with most films, too much reality would get in the way of being able to tell the story properly in the first place. Remember, this is a TV movie, not a documentary. We are supposed to be carried away; in that sense, I think this episode accomplishes its job admirably. The acting is first rate, making the characters believable and interesting (all the cast are wonderful, especially Marthe Keller as Anushka and Inès Melab as Hajar). Despite what a few lemon-sucking nay-sayers write here, you won't be disappointed with The Romanoffs. It's definitely worth seeing.