War & Peace
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72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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Critic Reviews

  1. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Neil Genzlinger
    Jan 19, 2016
    50
    This series starts out with promise but ultimately ends up ordinary, another historical drama with well-regarded actors, fancy costumes and not much to distinguish it from all the others.
  2. Variety
    Reviewed by: Maureen Ryan
    Jan 15, 2016
    50
    It looks absolutely lovely: The Empire-waist gowns! The parties! The jaw-dropping palaces! There are undoubtedly treats for the eyes in almost every direction. As for the story, however, War and Peace feels like a long, dull slog to Moscow.
  3. Wall Street Journal
    Reviewed by: John Anderson
    Jan 14, 2016
    50
    At no time will the viewer feel that he or she has been transported to 1805 Russia, the drawing rooms of St. Petersburg, or the blood-soaked battlefields of the Napoleonic wars. That said, it’s not entirely a bad time. This is because directed Tom Harper and screenwriter Andrew Davies are far less interested in Tolstoy’s take on the individual’s place in the universe than they are in the who’s-sleeping-with-whom school of world literature and the more sentimental aspects of Tolstoy’s story. Neither are they much interested in subtlety.

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#95 Most Discussed TV Season of 2017

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 62 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 51 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 62
  3. Negative: 7 out of 62
  1. seandodson
    Feb 1, 2016
    9
    Brilliantly acted, cast and directed, but what surprised me most of all was how moving the story was. One of the better things I 've seen onBrilliantly acted, cast and directed, but what surprised me most of all was how moving the story was. One of the better things I 've seen on TV in recent years.… Full Review »
  2. MattyHoll26
    Apr 22, 2016
    10
    I'm not usually a particularly massive fan, of the ostentatious period drama's, however the story was so so charming and so wonderfully acted,I'm not usually a particularly massive fan, of the ostentatious period drama's, however the story was so so charming and so wonderfully acted, the costumes and the set pieces were breathtaking. And Paul Dano's performance was superb and heart wrenching at times, However James Norton was an pleasant surprise an absolutely must watch… Full Review »
  3. SgtSlick
    Feb 9, 2016
    9
    Best TV since Fargo season 1 and True Detective season 1. Cast is awesome and the general feel and pace of the show is really captivating.Best TV since Fargo season 1 and True Detective season 1. Cast is awesome and the general feel and pace of the show is really captivating. Just wish it went longer than 6 episodes :(… Full Review »
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