As many have noticed, this story takes the "inspired by true events" a bit too far on occasions. But still I recommend watching it as it gives another side of the grim events more than 70 years ago. I find the acting credible and good but as said.. the historical correctness is highly questionable.
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Reviewers should get their facts right before they comment
jlischka26 May 2021
The historical accuracy of Atlantic Crossing is debatable but comments that there was no TV in the U. S. in 1939 and 1940 are dead wrong. During the 1939 World's Fair David Sarnoff, president of RCA, unveiled the first commercial publicly accessible television broadcast. I know because I was there. During the opening ceremonies of the Fair on April 30th, FDR became the first president to be televised. TV sets went on sale to the public the next day and were featured in NYC store windows.
From May through December 1939, NYC NBC station (W2XBS) of RCA broadcast twenty to fifty-eight hours of programming per month, Wednesday through Sunday of each week. The programming was 33% news, 29% drama, and 17% educational programming, with an estimated 2,000 receiving sets by the end of the year. The coverage area for reliable reception was a radius of 40 to 50 miles (80 km) from the Empire State Building. In June 1940, W2XBS covered the Republican National Convention for 33 hours during a five-day period. W2XBS also began transmitting NBC News with Lowell Thomas on February 21, 1940.
From May through December 1939, NYC NBC station (W2XBS) of RCA broadcast twenty to fifty-eight hours of programming per month, Wednesday through Sunday of each week. The programming was 33% news, 29% drama, and 17% educational programming, with an estimated 2,000 receiving sets by the end of the year. The coverage area for reliable reception was a radius of 40 to 50 miles (80 km) from the Empire State Building. In June 1940, W2XBS covered the Republican National Convention for 33 hours during a five-day period. W2XBS also began transmitting NBC News with Lowell Thomas on February 21, 1940.
Good to watch, but someone owes Martha an apology
authenticsarah13 April 2021
Warning: Spoilers
WARNING - MAJOR SPOILERS ----The story is great, and there is certainly a lot of tension - the Norwegian royal family escapes the Nazis, Martha and the kids bum rush Swedish border control to get out of Norway, the King of Sweden (her uncle) has to disinvite her to protect his country from the Nazis, meanwhile King Haakon and Olav make it to London while Martha and the kids manage to get on a US transport ship to America where they live under the protection of FDR for the duration of the war. There are 2 foiled kidnapping attempts. Martha comes into her own, learning diplomacy and how to lobby on behalf of her country, developing a presence and public speaking skills with the help of Eleanor Roosevelt, taking Norwegian veterans into her own home, rebuffing the advances of FDR, and all while raising 3 children and trying to maintain their family's culture and traditions in a far away land without the support of her husband who she repeatedly begs to join them. It was riveting. But what do the filmmakers give her for all of this? A petty, self centered Olav who is jealous and suspicious of her relationship with FDR (at one point punishing her for breaking off contact when he specifically asked her to do so), allows himself to take the credit for her work in bringing about the Lend Lease Act, and ultimately threatens to take the children away from her. Tobias Santelmann does a fantastic job, I wanted to slap him in the face myself, which thank goodness Nikolai took care for me. I know some of this is done for dramatic effect, but it was unkind to Olav, and extraordinarily unkind to Martha. And after all that, the filmmakers couldn't even bother with an apology from Olav - just joining her early on the boat ride in, and creating an office for her in their home. It left me feeling flat, like the story wasn't entirely resolved. Yay, they're together again, but why should Martha trust Olav? If the filmmakers could put Martha and Olav through some invented marital strife, then surely they could invent the words to atone for the pain they went through.
'Glitch' in historical accuracy
scotkroozr20 April 2021
This may strike other viewers as trivial nitpicking...but it made me wonder how careful the series makers were about other matters. Episode 3 has Norway's U. S. Ambassador greeting the Princess after her transoceanic voyage, to lead her to the press briefing he's set up. He's quite proud to tell that representatives were present from all the press, radio broadcasters, AND TV!! In 1940, what's 'TV'?!
World War II retold for women who love Downton Abbey and love stories
richard-17874 May 2021
I've read that Shakespeare's Hamlet and Macbeth have little to do with the actual historical characters and events on which they are based. Still, I've never met anyone who cared about that in deciding whether they liked those plays.
The same approach should probably be taken to this series, which plays fast and loose with World War II history. But that's hard to do, because we're so much closer to the real events that this series rewrites than Shakespeare's audience was to minor figures in Medieval Scottish and Danish history. (Did they know anything about those fields at all?) It was very hard for me to sit through the depiction of the female lead, the Crown Princess of Norway, inspiring Lend-Lease, for example. I can imagine that Swedes don't particularly enjoy seeing their former king portrayed as a Nazi sympathizer. But if you don't know anything about World War II history, then I guess that wouldn't bother you. Just as I am not bothered, in reading Hamlet, by the discrepancies between the play and Medieval Danish history.
What we are left with is imitation Downton Abbey - lots of nice-looking aristocracy and their homes, not too much concern with unglamorous commoners.
Also a story to inspire timid women: a timid young princess - think Princess Diana - comes into her own and eventually grows a backbone. She even helps to save Western civilization. A story lots of timid women could relate to.
If you're a World War II history buff, or a guy, or a woman who does not need fantasy history to feel inspired to develop her potential, this will probably seem like a long-winded costume drama, which is what it actually is.
But if you're part of the intended audience, you might enjoy it. And so long as you don't mistake what happens for history, I don't know that there is any harm in that. George Washington didn't chop down that cherry tree, after all, yet Parson Weams' tale of how he did but then did not lie about it provided moral courage to countless young Americans of a previous era. If this series helps timid women develop moral strength, that wouldn't be a bad thing.
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I just watched Episode 6. When FDR, having learned of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, goes first to see the Crown Princess to find courage to deliver an address - what becomes the *A day that shall live in infamy* address to the joint houses of Congress - I almost puked. The rest was pretty much the same thing. FDR turns out to be a lover who finds strength and inspiration in an initially timid Norwegian princess. It's sort of like bad old-fashioned Disney applied to World War II history. Bad imitation old-fashioned Disney.
The same approach should probably be taken to this series, which plays fast and loose with World War II history. But that's hard to do, because we're so much closer to the real events that this series rewrites than Shakespeare's audience was to minor figures in Medieval Scottish and Danish history. (Did they know anything about those fields at all?) It was very hard for me to sit through the depiction of the female lead, the Crown Princess of Norway, inspiring Lend-Lease, for example. I can imagine that Swedes don't particularly enjoy seeing their former king portrayed as a Nazi sympathizer. But if you don't know anything about World War II history, then I guess that wouldn't bother you. Just as I am not bothered, in reading Hamlet, by the discrepancies between the play and Medieval Danish history.
What we are left with is imitation Downton Abbey - lots of nice-looking aristocracy and their homes, not too much concern with unglamorous commoners.
Also a story to inspire timid women: a timid young princess - think Princess Diana - comes into her own and eventually grows a backbone. She even helps to save Western civilization. A story lots of timid women could relate to.
If you're a World War II history buff, or a guy, or a woman who does not need fantasy history to feel inspired to develop her potential, this will probably seem like a long-winded costume drama, which is what it actually is.
But if you're part of the intended audience, you might enjoy it. And so long as you don't mistake what happens for history, I don't know that there is any harm in that. George Washington didn't chop down that cherry tree, after all, yet Parson Weams' tale of how he did but then did not lie about it provided moral courage to countless young Americans of a previous era. If this series helps timid women develop moral strength, that wouldn't be a bad thing.
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I just watched Episode 6. When FDR, having learned of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, goes first to see the Crown Princess to find courage to deliver an address - what becomes the *A day that shall live in infamy* address to the joint houses of Congress - I almost puked. The rest was pretty much the same thing. FDR turns out to be a lover who finds strength and inspiration in an initially timid Norwegian princess. It's sort of like bad old-fashioned Disney applied to World War II history. Bad imitation old-fashioned Disney.
Thorougly enjoyable
aandfo-5562815 December 2020
Atlantic Crossing is not a documentary and should not be viewed as such. Nevertheless I was drawn into the drama of the exiled Norwegian Crown Prince and Princess, a family that were separated during the Second World War, due to duty and circumstances.
Whilst living in seperate host countries and having absolutely no political influence and power, the drama portrays how the prince and princess, in very different ways, did everything they could to contribute to the war effort. The ultimate cost of their efforts placing an enormous strain on the royal marriage. Atlantic Crossing is well worth watching, but perhaps for a more mature audience.
good filming and detailed presentation of a central story from the war
Scatmann00915 November 2020
The TV-show are pretty good, and overall the story is detailed and has a good flow trough it.
But there are some bad acting, some unrealistic and inappropriate remarks - that do not fit in for the time of world war 2 in Scandinavia. In some parts of the serie, in some scenes, they are not portraying properly how people was during World War II, they are sometimes on the wrong track - cultural and in terms of communication . They mix modern style, actor-lines and attitudes into the wrong time-period, which makes the tv-show seem less authentic and less realistic, and perhaps more politically correct for the time we live in now, -than the actual time they are trying to imitate. Had some of the scenes been more appropriate for that time being, and had some of the actors acquired the role better in some scenes, -by living more into that time and the complex situation in terms of realistic communication and cultural expressions, -this would have been a better and more realistic TV-show.
But there are some bad acting, some unrealistic and inappropriate remarks - that do not fit in for the time of world war 2 in Scandinavia. In some parts of the serie, in some scenes, they are not portraying properly how people was during World War II, they are sometimes on the wrong track - cultural and in terms of communication . They mix modern style, actor-lines and attitudes into the wrong time-period, which makes the tv-show seem less authentic and less realistic, and perhaps more politically correct for the time we live in now, -than the actual time they are trying to imitate. Had some of the scenes been more appropriate for that time being, and had some of the actors acquired the role better in some scenes, -by living more into that time and the complex situation in terms of realistic communication and cultural expressions, -this would have been a better and more realistic TV-show.
An unknown story for most viewers?
esakolsok23 November 2020
There has been a lot of controversy with this series about whether the events are historically correct. What was said between the princess and Roosevelt is not known. Most of the series is based on rumors and speculation.
The Norwegian royal family was related to the English royal family when Haakon's wife was an English royal.
It was therefore natural that they would support England, but the Norwegian people were more divided on whether they should support Germany or England. Most chose to be indifferent. As a historical series, I think it is exciting and emotionally engaging. Much better than others Norwegian series that have described the war, which are mostly heroic epics.
We could need more World War II series about those who sided wrong, and why they acted as they did?
Historically incorrect, but good effort nonetheless
christeralback24 February 2021
Though generally very brutally panned by the papers here in Sweden, I am finding Atlantic Crossing mildly entertaining. The story is weak even with the very generous liberties taken with the historical truth. But even so the production is rather well done, and Sofia Helin is a good act as usual. Not as bad as the papers would have it.
I say 'so what' to the naysayers.
garygslc2 May 2022
Beautifully filmed. Historical movies try to cram 5-10 years into a 90-minute movie. They are all sensationalized. Many historical books are filled with icing covering half-baked cakes. How many people take the Bible at it's word? Humbug. This Masterpiece depiction at least gave six hours to the story instead of a measly ninety minutes. Of course there are likely to be some mischaracterizations and misrepresentations. After all, no one knows the entire truth of the story. Just as there is a zero percent chance that the Bible story is true to fact. It ain't.
I say humbug to the historical snobs. Folks will gain a far better knowledge of the Princess's story than they would by watching any stupid reality show on TV. Get over yourselves and give Masterpiece their due for a lovely production. And to all who watch this story, if you have further interest in learning some more of the truth of the story, along with what I'm sure will be more icing covering a half-baked cake, do some further reading and studying.
I say humbug to the historical snobs. Folks will gain a far better knowledge of the Princess's story than they would by watching any stupid reality show on TV. Get over yourselves and give Masterpiece their due for a lovely production. And to all who watch this story, if you have further interest in learning some more of the truth of the story, along with what I'm sure will be more icing covering a half-baked cake, do some further reading and studying.
So much research, so much wrong
kmhowie28 April 2021
Much has been made of how much research the producers conducted in making this series. Yet they also go out of their way to point out that it is not a documentary and that it is only "inspired by actual events". Why, then, do they get so many simple details wrong. During the speech announcing the Lend Lease program we see the president's advisers listening on a large vacuum tube radio. So far, so good. But we then see a crowd of people watching the speech live through the windows of a store well stocked with what appear to be high quality television sets. This was 1940 and TV sets were nowhere near the mass produced product this scene depicts.
Don't listen to the history-nerds
david-be-good25 January 2021
Yes, the series might have some incorrect historical events or incidents. But if you love great adventure-drama, this is a good production. And TV-series dosent have to be perfectly accurate according to history anyways. It's set during the second war in Norway, following the royal family. Acting and writing is in good quality.
I would rate it 8/10, but give it a 10 - because of the unfair rating people give only based on some fake events.
Could have been....
hamlet-166 May 2021
A fascinating and historically traumatic period for Norway and the world but sadly this series is a curates egg. Good (acting settings) not so good (script in parts and historical accuracy is just missing).
It is like "The Crown" vaguely touching historical accuracy. More a romance than reality.
It looks good (except for some very very dodgy CGI which is more to do with budget than anything I am sure). Costuming and sets etc. Are beautiful.
The acting is good but the material is so thin.
And despite all the comments here ... TV in the US was underway in a limited way in 1940 and full broadcasting beginning in 1941. FDR's 1940 convention speech was broadcast live.
(TV began in the UK in 1936 and Germany and other European countries in the late 30s. Norway had to wait until 1953 and full broadcasting by NRK began in 1960.)
I am saddened by the comments here about people not wanting to watch things not in English. That cuts off much of the world to you.
It is like "The Crown" vaguely touching historical accuracy. More a romance than reality.
It looks good (except for some very very dodgy CGI which is more to do with budget than anything I am sure). Costuming and sets etc. Are beautiful.
The acting is good but the material is so thin.
And despite all the comments here ... TV in the US was underway in a limited way in 1940 and full broadcasting beginning in 1941. FDR's 1940 convention speech was broadcast live.
(TV began in the UK in 1936 and Germany and other European countries in the late 30s. Norway had to wait until 1953 and full broadcasting by NRK began in 1960.)
I am saddened by the comments here about people not wanting to watch things not in English. That cuts off much of the world to you.
Great Acting; Script Needs Work
theshinybeetle16 April 2021
So much of this story is genuinely interesting, especially to an American audience that most likely is not aware of Norway's history during WW II. Or knowledgeable about the friendship that developed between the Crown Princess and FDR. The sets and locations are great (except the production team seems to think it snows a lot in WDC, which it doesn't), the costumes have been done well and, as I mentioned in the title, the acting is superb. However, if someone were to watch this and not know much US history they would think all FDR needed to run the country was one advisor, one girlfriend, his wife and the Princess who got together at cocktail hour for a laugh. The way he is depicted borders on the ridiculous (and I'm not referring to his roving eye). Our country was in the middle of a depression and, eventually, at war and all we see FDR do is eat, drink and be merry as if he had no responsibilities or a care in the world. I've just finished E.6 and we've seen FDR in exactly one Cabinet meeting (that lasted a nano-second). I think the moment that really strained credulity was FDR being driven 30 minutes out of WDC to see the Princess on the evening of Dec. 7, 1941. Really?! The US is attacked by the Japanese that day and FDR is having drinks with his lady friend instead of being in a cabinet meeting?! I realize the focus of this limited series is more human than political (although we're seeing an awful lot of political meetings in Norway and London) but the 'lighter' side of FDR should have been balanced with at least some gravitas. He didn't win four elections because he knew how to flirt and drink Scotch. Where are the producers at Masterpiece?! Am I the only one seeing how this one-dimensional depiction of our wartime President diminishes the whole series.
DONE with Atlantic Crossing!
saramquinn12 May 2021
I just watched Episode 6 of Atlantic Crossing. It has gotten worse each week.
This takes "inspired by true events" to a level of fantasy that is beyond ridiculous. I am now finding it truly appalling. I feel like I am watching a bad Hallmark TV movie, but this disaster wants to style itself as somehow based on facts when it is preposterous.
Really, who at Masterpiece thought THIS was a good idea? It cheapens WWII and FDR into a dime store romance novel and is an insult to anyone who actually learned about the Roosevelts by watching Ken Burns' true masterpiece documentary, "The Roosevelts: An Intimate History", also on PBS.
I would say it is almost funny in its absurd depiction of FDR, Eleanor and Missy LeHand - but I found it stupid, offensive and bordering on the bizarre.
I'm done with this drivel. Just makes me wonder why Masterpiece and WGBH had anything to do with this disappointing fiasco.
This takes "inspired by true events" to a level of fantasy that is beyond ridiculous. I am now finding it truly appalling. I feel like I am watching a bad Hallmark TV movie, but this disaster wants to style itself as somehow based on facts when it is preposterous.
Really, who at Masterpiece thought THIS was a good idea? It cheapens WWII and FDR into a dime store romance novel and is an insult to anyone who actually learned about the Roosevelts by watching Ken Burns' true masterpiece documentary, "The Roosevelts: An Intimate History", also on PBS.
I would say it is almost funny in its absurd depiction of FDR, Eleanor and Missy LeHand - but I found it stupid, offensive and bordering on the bizarre.
I'm done with this drivel. Just makes me wonder why Masterpiece and WGBH had anything to do with this disappointing fiasco.
Sorry, but just too much of a soap opera.
GeorgeSickler4 October 2021
Great production values and acting. But just way too many side "love stories" and historical inaccuracies that bogged down what could have been a really good story line.
Without giving away too much detail, my Dad didn't bring home out first TV until 1948-'49 or so, in Chatham Township, NJ. Tiny B&W screen in a huge cabinet. The only TV station was in New York City, just for a few hours a day. No store windows full of small TVs with larger screens showing FDR giving speeches, with onlookers outraged and one throwing throwing a rock at the window, smashing it.
You won't find too many U. S. Army Air Core transport planes with USAF markings under the wings. Very unlikely that one of the two men assigned to get to the new radar station by 4 a.m. That Sunday, Dec. 7, still didn't understand how it worked and needed training from the other. And the list goes on, with all of the embellishment of side stories along the soap opera lines. And so on.
If it weren't for all of these known historical inaccuracies and contrived plots, this mini-series would have received a much higher rating.
Without giving away too much detail, my Dad didn't bring home out first TV until 1948-'49 or so, in Chatham Township, NJ. Tiny B&W screen in a huge cabinet. The only TV station was in New York City, just for a few hours a day. No store windows full of small TVs with larger screens showing FDR giving speeches, with onlookers outraged and one throwing throwing a rock at the window, smashing it.
You won't find too many U. S. Army Air Core transport planes with USAF markings under the wings. Very unlikely that one of the two men assigned to get to the new radar station by 4 a.m. That Sunday, Dec. 7, still didn't understand how it worked and needed training from the other. And the list goes on, with all of the embellishment of side stories along the soap opera lines. And so on.
If it weren't for all of these known historical inaccuracies and contrived plots, this mini-series would have received a much higher rating.
Good Interesting Series
conway300024 May 2021
I thoroughly enjoyed Atlantic Crossing! I know it was not historically accurate. It was well acted and entertaining! The story of the Norwegian Crown Princess and FDR is not a well known story. Even though it was a slow burn at the beginning, the story was well worth my time.
Interesting story from WW II
nancyldraper3 July 2021
This is a series created for Norwegian Television but adopted by Masterpiece Theatre to be brought to America. It tells an interesting piece of history and it is worth the watch just for that. I am not a fan of Kyle MacLachlan so that may have flavoured how I was off put by the relationship between FDR and the Crown Princess. What really spoke to me was the journey from helplessness to heroine of the protagonist and I think it will resonate especially with women who will understand her struggles more personally than men might. It wasn't a binge watch for me, it was a little too slow and heavy but I do recommend it to anyone who loves historical retelling of WW Ii stories. I give this series a 7 (good) out of 10 {Historical Drama}
Good back story
pgooden27 April 2021
I am enjoying this as the back story is interesting. KM portrayal of FDR is ridiculous- FDR comes off as a total buffoon - The cinematography is exceptional and the Crown princess comes off realistically according to historical documents.
Historically Ludicrous But Entertaining
johnkuhnlein15 April 2021
This is a fun, diverting show. Just don't think about it too much. Picture a bizzarro FDR who spent most of his time on a platonic crush on a minor European Royal while overseeing a world war as his health failed. If you can suspend belief that much, you will have a great time. The King's Choice is an excellent movie that covers the same ground, if you are interested.
Great story and fantastic acting
teamschaefergps22 February 2021
Why not in English?
rdbqpaul20 April 2021
I am enjoying this series. It is skillfully acted and beautifully photographed. My trouble is with reading the captions. Even on a large screen TV it is difficult for us older viewers who likely make up the majority audience.
This great story would reach a larger audience if it were totally in English. The subtitles over a light or white background are worthless. .
This great story would reach a larger audience if it were totally in English. The subtitles over a light or white background are worthless. .
Beautifully produced and such a fascinating story
tm-sheehan23 June 2021
My Review- Atlantic Crossing. SBS on demand My Rating 9/10
This splendid 8 part series is a fascinating account of Norway's World War 11 experience and sacrifice . It's a very touching and personal look at the role that the Norwegian Royal family played in that dramatic and terrible chapter of history.
The eight part series was co-produced by the Norwegian independent production company Cinenord, Norway's public broadcaster NRK and the US Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). Most of the scenes were filmed in the Czech Republic, and in Norway.
The series pays special attention to interactions between Crown Princess Martha of Norway and President Franklin Roosevelt during the period when Martha was a war refugee in the United States after fleeing the 1940 Nazi Invasion of Norway.
A princess steals the heart of the president of the United States in an epic drama based on the World War II relationship of Franklin Roosevelt and Norwegian Crown Princess Martha. Kyle MacLachlan (Twin Peaks, Sex and the City) stars as Roosevelt, opposite Swedish star Sofia Helin (The Bridge) as the beautiful Martha, who flees the Nazis with her three young children and lives under Roosevelt's protection. The eight-part series co-stars Tobias Santelmann as Crown Prince Olav and Harriet Sansom Harris as First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt.
There are many fine performances in Atlantic Crossing especially the Star Sofia Helin who gives a beautiful and dignified performance as Crown Princess Martha the film is in 2 languages Norwegian with subtitles and English this adds to the atmosphere of authenticity .
Two other standout performances that impressed me greatly were from Kyle MacLaclan as President FD Roosevelt a very complex man who reluctantly but eventually had to involve America in the War against huge opposition.
His wife in name only and protector Eleanore played to perfection by Harriet Sanson Harris has a key role in the film .
An incredibly strong and independent woman with power and influence eventually realises The Crown Princess is as strong willed as herself and helps her greatly in her quest to help her country under siege from Hitler's tyranny.
Atlantic Crossing is a perfect companion prequel to the superb 2016 Award winning film Kongens Nei or "The Kings Choice ."starring Jesper Christensen as King Haakon V11 of Norway . It's set in April 1940 King Haakon VII, the royal family and government have fled into the interior of the country. The German envoy to Norway, Curt Brauer, tries to negotiate a peace. Ultimately, the decision on Norway's future will rest with the King.
Both these historical films are interesting and I highly recommend both.
This splendid 8 part series is a fascinating account of Norway's World War 11 experience and sacrifice . It's a very touching and personal look at the role that the Norwegian Royal family played in that dramatic and terrible chapter of history.
The eight part series was co-produced by the Norwegian independent production company Cinenord, Norway's public broadcaster NRK and the US Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). Most of the scenes were filmed in the Czech Republic, and in Norway.
The series pays special attention to interactions between Crown Princess Martha of Norway and President Franklin Roosevelt during the period when Martha was a war refugee in the United States after fleeing the 1940 Nazi Invasion of Norway.
A princess steals the heart of the president of the United States in an epic drama based on the World War II relationship of Franklin Roosevelt and Norwegian Crown Princess Martha. Kyle MacLachlan (Twin Peaks, Sex and the City) stars as Roosevelt, opposite Swedish star Sofia Helin (The Bridge) as the beautiful Martha, who flees the Nazis with her three young children and lives under Roosevelt's protection. The eight-part series co-stars Tobias Santelmann as Crown Prince Olav and Harriet Sansom Harris as First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt.
There are many fine performances in Atlantic Crossing especially the Star Sofia Helin who gives a beautiful and dignified performance as Crown Princess Martha the film is in 2 languages Norwegian with subtitles and English this adds to the atmosphere of authenticity .
Two other standout performances that impressed me greatly were from Kyle MacLaclan as President FD Roosevelt a very complex man who reluctantly but eventually had to involve America in the War against huge opposition.
His wife in name only and protector Eleanore played to perfection by Harriet Sanson Harris has a key role in the film .
An incredibly strong and independent woman with power and influence eventually realises The Crown Princess is as strong willed as herself and helps her greatly in her quest to help her country under siege from Hitler's tyranny.
Atlantic Crossing is a perfect companion prequel to the superb 2016 Award winning film Kongens Nei or "The Kings Choice ."starring Jesper Christensen as King Haakon V11 of Norway . It's set in April 1940 King Haakon VII, the royal family and government have fled into the interior of the country. The German envoy to Norway, Curt Brauer, tries to negotiate a peace. Ultimately, the decision on Norway's future will rest with the King.
Both these historical films are interesting and I highly recommend both.
Better than expected
piaktw16 March 2021
Don't care if it might or might not be historically correct. It's still quite a captivating and interesting drama series. Well-played. And the intro is gorgeously made.
Hate all the fur details and that dead fox around Märtha's neck through the series, but if anything I suppose that's historically correct.
Hate all the fur details and that dead fox around Märtha's neck through the series, but if anything I suppose that's historically correct.
Wasted Opportunities
chalaowens28 April 2021
This could have been a masterpiece of historical storytelling with a script that focused on the Norwegian peoples' suffering under Hitler and the Royal family's many efforts to free them. But after the first riveting episode, the script becomes stuck inside Sweden's politics, Buckingham Palace and Washington DC with boring storylines that go nowhere. Honestly, I was insulted for the brave Norwegians and their Royal Family. They deserved far better, especially from Masterpiece Theater.
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