Released on July 3, 2019, the series uses a hybrid format, blending high-budget dramatic reenactments with commentary from world-renowned historians.
Reviewers from Rotten Tomatoes and The Guardian described it as tonally "bizarre" and "a surreal Wikipedia entry brought to life". Key Historical Themes Explored 'The Last Czars' Review: Deadly Delusions - WSJ The Last Czars
Most notably, a scene set in 1905 shows the Red Square with Lenin’s Tomb , which wasn't built until 1924. Released on July 3, 2019, the series uses
While praised for its "vivid and transporting" production value, the series faced criticism for several historical blunders: Released on July 3
Russian viewers noted several misspellings in the Russian text shown on screen, including the word "Vodka".