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Reviewed by Simon Crust, 7th October 2008
Creator/writer Michael Hirst has brought history to life like no one before him with a thoroughly engaging and entertaining series. This is far more than the Henry VIII of the history books, the very nature of the man and the time in which he reigned is examined and whilst some is no doubt fanciful the mixing of fact and fiction has never before been so accomplished. The cast is universally excellent as is the set design and overall look is beyond reproach, making for a series that is eminently watchable and appealing. The series works on many levels be it historical drama, intrigue, political or just plane sexual with such strong story lines bringing you back for more. And if it inspires you to look further into the characters and history itself then so much the better.
As a Blu-ray set Sony have really delivered the goods with the stunning picture, this is how the format should always look, sound is very good, if not exceptional, but the extras department is rather lacking. However the series is of a calibre that this can be overlooked and enjoyed for what it is.
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Creator/writer Michael Hirst has brought history to life like no one before him with a thoroughly engaging and entertaining series. This is far more than the Henry VIII of the history books, the very nature of the man and the time in which he reigned is examined and whilst some is no doubt fanciful the mixing of fact and fiction has never before been so accomplished. The cast is universally excellent as is the set design and overall look is beyond reproach, making for a series that is eminently watchable and appealing. The series works on many levels be it historical drama, intrigue, political or just plane sexual with such strong story lines bringing you back for more. And if it inspires you to look further into the characters and history itself then so much the better.
As a Blu-ray set Sony have really delivered the goods with the stunning picture, this is how the format should always look, sound is very good, if not exceptional, but the extras department is rather lacking. However the series is of a calibre that this can be overlooked and enjoyed for what it is.
Read the full review...