Gunpowder

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Season 1
Metascore
63

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
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Critic Reviews

  1. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Mike Hale
    Dec 18, 2017
    50
    The series is handsomely dressed, and Mr. Blakeson has the blunt ability to ratchet up tension that he showed in the 2009 film “The Disappearance of Alice Creed.” But Mr. Bennett’s script, while it delineates the issues, doesn’t make us care about the people involved.
  2. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: Jen Chaney
    Dec 18, 2017
    40
    [Gunpowder] takes its precious time with weighty moments yet still skims the surface of things in a way that never fully engages nor illuminates its key characters.

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User Score
6.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 36 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 36
  3. Negative: 7 out of 36
  1. PeterDicklage
    Dec 18, 2017
    10
    If anyone watched Wolf Hall, they should watch this. The religious fallout from Henry VIII breaking with the Church of Rome led to one of theIf anyone watched Wolf Hall, they should watch this. The religious fallout from Henry VIII breaking with the Church of Rome led to one of the bloodiest periods in our islands history. Catholics were hunted down and butchered mercilessly by Protestant zealots who were no better than witch finders. Even today, many 15th and 16th century homes in England have 'priest holes' where priests would hide if disturbed performing an illegal Catholic Mass. Yet in truth, it shaped our country, and conversely, it also helped to establish the United States. What a shame to see Sian Webber (Lady Dorothy) dispatched so early on. I'll be interested to see how Liv Tyler pans out, I suspect pretty good. I'll probably add to this review as I've only seen one very good episode, but I will say this. The acting, scenes, directing and script are top notch. If people complain about the execution scenes, don't watch them. England was a bloody place to live then, but through the reformation and our own religious revolution, we found ourselves and our identity in the world. I would have to rate this drama series very very highly indeed.… Full Review »
  2. balaclava27
    Dec 22, 2017
    10
    Brilliant series. Fantastic costumes and overall production values. Kit harington has done amazing in his very first job as a producer andBrilliant series. Fantastic costumes and overall production values. Kit harington has done amazing in his very first job as a producer and showrruner. Gunpowder is hands down one of the best minisseries of 207.… Full Review »
  3. KitHarington
    Dec 18, 2017
    10
    Hands down the best television series of all time. The writing and acting never cease to astonish, amaze, delight, intrigue, and captivate.Hands down the best television series of all time. The writing and acting never cease to astonish, amaze, delight, intrigue, and captivate. The camera work is cinema-worthy. The casting brilliant. I could watch each episode three times and still be held in thrall by the excellence of this series on every level.… Full Review »
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