Gunpowder Mini-Series Review
Gunpowder is a 3-part mini-series made by Kudos and Thriker Films. With the BBC and HBO airing the series. It was developed by Ronan Bennett, Kit Harington and Daniel West and is based on the Gunpowder Plot in London in 1605. J. Blakeson directed the series.
The series stars Kit Harington, who is a direct descendant of his character Robert Catesby, Peter Mullan plays Henry Garnet, Mark Gatiss as Sir Robert Cecil, Liv Tyler as Anne Vaux and Tom Cullen as Guy Fawkes.
The series was well received by critics and viewers alike. It does have scenes depicting, torture, nudity and disembowelment, but it is all done with historical accuracy and is respectful to the story.
The series is well written and shot. With a good soundtrack and is well paced. It is a very well made series with great acting by all including extras who really help add to the atmosphere. Even though it is a well know story and you know the outcome, it surprisingly keeps you on your feet and keeps your interest. It is historically accurate. Which was something that did surprise me in this day and age. It is a very entertaining series with great moments of tension, horror, drama and grief. It also shows very accurately the discrimination of the Catholics in England.
It is definitely worth watching and sharing with all.
RC