ujala bhatti

What a beautiful film…. How brilliant!!!

I have watched just the 1st season. The second season was much less convincing and was trying hard to be politically correct so I discontinued. I think the first season is also overly sexualised even when not needed. Costumes lack imagination. The sub plots are much more interesting than the frame story. No nuances have been touched about the society concerned. All in all it appeared very superficial. Penelope is delightful though.

I cannot say much about the authenticity of the series but as an independent work of art, the show is quite gripping. The depiction of royal household is visibly pleasing. Although the outdoor scenes are fewer, wherever they are they are deliciously beautiful but you do miss scenery and landscapes outside the palace. Costumes are very beautiful. Makeup is good, in fact perfect. The main plot is well knit but the subplot of discontent and revolution appears underdeveloped.