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The Last Czars

2019Show1 season6 episodesTV-MA

DramaWar & Politics
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes56%60%

A deeply moving, tense drama series about history and politics, with standout characters.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Episodes

1 season · 6 episodes · best: S1E6 "The House of Special Purpose" 7.9

Episodes

7.4

Story

When social upheaval sweeps Russia in the early 20th century, Czar Nicholas II resists change, sparking a revolution and ending a dynasty.

Feels like

  • Historical Docu-Drama
  • Imperial Downfall
  • Russian Revolution
  • Political Tragedy
  • Family Saga
  • Social Upheaval
  • Character-Driven Drama
  • Period Recreation
  • Intriguing History

Cast

8 of 8 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Gareth Tunley, Adrian McDowall
Written by
Dana Fainaru, Christopher Bell

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Facts

July 3, 2019 · July 3, 2019 · Ended

First aired
July 3, 2019
Last aired
July 3, 2019
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, War & Politics
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
129 countries

Tropes

Evil Uncle, Cool Old Lady, Historical Beauty Upgrade +9

  • Evil Uncle
  • Cool Old Lady
  • Historical Beauty Upgrade
  • Head-in-the-Sand Management
  • Evil Chancellor
  • Poor Communication Kills
  • Jerkass
  • Papa Wolf
  • But for Me, It Was Tuesday
  • The Good Chancellor
  • Desperate Plea for Home
  • Agonizing Stomach Wound

12 of 24 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Last Czars?"

Questions about The Last Czars

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Last Czars?

Netflix

In the United States, The Last Czars streams on Netflix. It also streams in 128 other countries.

Is The Last Czars worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 56%). Audiences rate it higher (67 out of 100) than critics (56).

How long does it take to watch The Last Czars?

5 h

About 5 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2019 to 2019.

Will I feel good after watching The Last Czars?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is The Last Czars plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does The Last Czars use?

Evil UncleCool Old LadyHistorical Beauty UpgradeHead-in-the-Sand ManagementEvil ChancellorPoor Communication KillsJerkassPapa WolfBut for Me, It Was TuesdayThe Good ChancellorDesperate Plea for HomeAgonizing Stomach Woundand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 tropes for it, including Evil Uncle, Cool Old Lady, and Historical Beauty Upgrade.