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Gentleman Jack (2019)
Underserved Gem
I was thinking this was going to be a dry period piece. I was SO WRONG. Suranne Jones and Sophie Rundle have the most intense chemistry I have ever seen. In fact, they both have such a wide array of facial expressions, and nuances. Superb acting, wonderful storyline, and a touch of romance. Wonderful, I can hardly wait for season 2. This is my new favorite show of all times.
Medici (2016)
Good Historical Fiction
I love period pieces, and this one does not disappoint. Unlike DaVinci's demons, which borderlines on corny, this series has a lot of drama, some sex and a decent accounting of the Medici household. Of course it takes some liberties, but for the most part it is a good solid watch- and the scenery is stunning. The costumes are beautiful and so are the interior sets. The characters seemed a tiny bit flat, but that was more of a writing error than a acting issue. However, most history - shown in the day to day- isn't all sex and roses, so I thought this was well done. I think that the influence of the church should have been examined more closely, as the Popes during that time were not pious men. I look forward to future installments.