The work is a historical drama, go watch a documentary if you want historical accuracy. But oh how you will miss out!
As the story goes, a woman played by Julianne Moore (what a performance!) was born into nothing and rose through the class system by advantageous, but insufferable, marriages. She is doggedly determined to achieve wealth, power and control for herself and family... by any means necessary.
Where Mary & George really comes into its own is in the script and acting. The sharp and witty dialogue had me rooting hard for the protagonists Moore (esp!). Plots abound. Sex is very much power, a means to an end. Whoever has the king's eye has his ear. The series portrays an electrifying romance between a young Buckingham and King James I whilst various machiavellian characters seek to influence the king through his newfound lover.
Costume, casting, art departments have done an excellent job. Truly blown away by the sets, acting and insane garments.
9/10.
As the story goes, a woman played by Julianne Moore (what a performance!) was born into nothing and rose through the class system by advantageous, but insufferable, marriages. She is doggedly determined to achieve wealth, power and control for herself and family... by any means necessary.
Where Mary & George really comes into its own is in the script and acting. The sharp and witty dialogue had me rooting hard for the protagonists Moore (esp!). Plots abound. Sex is very much power, a means to an end. Whoever has the king's eye has his ear. The series portrays an electrifying romance between a young Buckingham and King James I whilst various machiavellian characters seek to influence the king through his newfound lover.
Costume, casting, art departments have done an excellent job. Truly blown away by the sets, acting and insane garments.
9/10.