William J. Kelleher, Ph.D.

The first few episodes convey mostly the basic facts about this period, with which a younger audience might not be familiar. But in the last half of the series, Putin is cast as ridiculously paranoid, and so grandiose that he is out to re-create the old Russian Empire … after that, maybe he’ll come after us! The US, of course, is portrayed as Perfectly Reasonable and Fair at All Times. Bill Browder (look him up) is presented as an “author” expert just like the other author experts they interview. In fact, he is a wanted man in Russia, an oligarch who once owned fat sections of Gazprom and a half dozen other Russian formerly state owned enterprises. He’s a rabid Putin hater, and the “documentary” just happens to show Putin as Browder wants him seen. This is a Putin hit piece. William J. Kelleher, PhD

Fantastic flick! Gets the history right. You guess, does the Empress abdicate? If she does, is that the end of the problems for those Chinese who want a Republican form of government? Jackie Chan is in it, but he knows its not about him. Its about a Revolution over throwing the old dynasty for a new Republic.

This drama is prescient. The Aussie/US alliance is specifically meant to buffer China. This was made before the US and Australia jilted France and agreed to a nuclear sub deal. It depicts a US president who stupidly thinks he has to be real macho and test the Chinese. The dialogue is very apropos even for now – Nov 2021. Episode 6 really nails it. This is art reflecting reality. Everybody concerned about US-China relations should watch this very cool show. Well done!

An amazing super-sensitive super well done look at the people of Cuba. They are cheerful, hard working, innovative, and yet the victims of the World's Biggest Bully. The doc reveals real people. You'd better have your tissue handy! wjk PS - Come on America. Enough is enough! Lift the embargo.

Excellent portrayal of the process the US Senate goes through when deciding on whether or not to consent to the President’s nomination for Secretary of State. Lots of big name actors from the period, and 50s morality (which is totally out dated now).

This is an excellent portrait of pre-WWII Germany. The prim and proper prof gets out into the real world for his first time. He's overcome with feelings he never had studying books. While the master in his classroom, he degenerates into a dependent puppet as a man outside of his hot house environment. Exclnt acting all around, too.

Not a match for Jaws, but a fun immitation to watch. Big Q: if Statham lives, which girl does he get?