I really enjoyed the first episode, and look forward to the next.
Here's the deal: if you don't know the book, and you're looking for action, this won't be the show for you.
If you do know the book, you'll likely love it.
If, however, you don't know the book, and you enjoy a slow burn with great acting, you may be in luck.
Taking place shortly after the revolution, the plot revolves around the life of one of the last aristocrats of Russia. He's been imprisoned for life in a hotel, if he ever leaves, he'll be killed on the spot. Ejected out of his posh suites, he's forced to live in old servants quarters in the attic.
Episode one shows us a glimpse of his past, and gives us a sampling of his character. The Red Guard are everywhere, and have filled some of the hotel positions with spies, looking for traitors. Anyone deemed a threat is taken out of view and summarily executed by a bullet to the head.
It's a nice balance of whimsy and darkness, with a creature of politics and privilege navigating the murky waters of a revolution in progress. Will he survive? Will he be able to use his connections and intelligence to escape?
For myself, I can't wait to see where the story leads....
Here's the deal: if you don't know the book, and you're looking for action, this won't be the show for you.
If you do know the book, you'll likely love it.
If, however, you don't know the book, and you enjoy a slow burn with great acting, you may be in luck.
Taking place shortly after the revolution, the plot revolves around the life of one of the last aristocrats of Russia. He's been imprisoned for life in a hotel, if he ever leaves, he'll be killed on the spot. Ejected out of his posh suites, he's forced to live in old servants quarters in the attic.
Episode one shows us a glimpse of his past, and gives us a sampling of his character. The Red Guard are everywhere, and have filled some of the hotel positions with spies, looking for traitors. Anyone deemed a threat is taken out of view and summarily executed by a bullet to the head.
It's a nice balance of whimsy and darkness, with a creature of politics and privilege navigating the murky waters of a revolution in progress. Will he survive? Will he be able to use his connections and intelligence to escape?
For myself, I can't wait to see where the story leads....