The English

BBC Two | Prime Video | Release Date: November 11, 2022

6.8	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 27 Ratings

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TVJerryNov 14, 2022

The title refers to the name that the Native Americans gave to settlers, in this case Emily Blunt's fancy Brit. She's come out West to avenge a murder and ends up travelling with an ex-cavalry scout of the Pawnee Nation. After some violentThe title refers to the name that the Native Americans gave to settlers, in this case Emily Blunt's fancy Brit. She's come out West to avenge a murder and ends up travelling with an ex-cavalry scout of the Pawnee Nation. After some violent setbacks they set out across the country. While there are some interesting visuals, the incredibly tedious pacing condemns this series from the offset. I could only dredge thru 2 eps before giving up. It may develop into something more compelling, but there's too much out there that doesn't require patience to enjoy it. BTW, I couldn't find any historical research that The English was actually a phrase that was used… Expand

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MindurbidnissJan 20, 2023

Just couldn't get into this Eli Whipp, a Pawnee scout, comes off as a self hating Native. Emily Blunt's character is an inexplicable archery champion fresh off a stagecoach. The show just requires too much suspension of disbelief and actualJust couldn't get into this Eli Whipp, a Pawnee scout, comes off as a self hating Native. Emily Blunt's character is an inexplicable archery champion fresh off a stagecoach. The show just requires too much suspension of disbelief and actual history to Garner interest. A point for the cinematography in UHD though.… Expand

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snorkissNov 18, 2022

Stopped watching after the second episode when Emily Blunt shoots an Indian with an arrow from 7000 miles away even though she'd just stepped off the stagecoach. ( Look, she may have been an Archery champion in England but I doubt it. ) Also,Stopped watching after the second episode when Emily Blunt shoots an Indian with an arrow from 7000 miles away even though she'd just stepped off the stagecoach. ( Look, she may have been an Archery champion in England but I doubt it. ) Also, she shot the cutest little sleeping piglet I've EVER seen, she's a complete monster! I must also mention how great the cinematography is in full UHD, shame about everything else - 3 stars… Expand

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BubblestorpedoNov 22, 2022

Slow Pacing, constant anxiety string music playing, writing so clever you find yourself hating every second of the drawn out exchanges that infuriates the captive audience. Cling to anticipation and frustration instead of hearing a story.

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