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★★★★★
Masterful Rendition, in a Modern Setting, of Shakespeare Classic
After viewing episode one, I am perplexed that anyone would give this masterful production of King Lear performed by Academy Award winners Sir Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson , Jim Broadbent and Oscar nominee Emily Watson, along with an entire cast of formidable players, one star for their work. Just because they are seamlessly speaking in Shakespeare's language? That is enough to dismiss this grand production that sparks with familial tragedy against a gritty London background? Well, this 5 star review is for the directing, acting, succinctly selected dialogue and the once in a lifetime acting ensemble that brings the whole package home.
