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An unexpected gem for history buffs. Comprehensive yet factual and engagingly presented, without the awkward staged reconstructions (with bored extras and third-rate actors) that are so in vogue at the moment and that I dislike so much about contemporary historical documentaries. If they keep the bar set in the next episodes, it's 5 pts with a star.
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Professionally filmed and decently edited documentary about a noble family that perhaps most significantly influenced the history of Central Europe. Its only disadvantage is its relative shallowness, meaning that the documentary will not enrich avid history enthusiasts, as it is specifically geared towards providing popular educational content for a wider audience unaffected by intensive studying of historical events. The series is approached in a nostalgically positive sense, as a narrative about the fates of monarchs and their empires. Pleasant commentary by Jan Kačer. Overall impression: 80%.
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