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Season 1 – The Romanoffs

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Emmy-winning producer Matthew Weiner ("Mad Men") created this anthology series that tells stories of people who believe that they are descendants of a Russian royal family. Each episode takes place in a new location -- with filming occurring on three continents -- with a new cast. Among the actors appearing in the hourlong installments are Aaron Eckhart, Amanda Peet, Diane Lane, Kathryn Hahn, Noah Wyle, and "Mad Men" alumni Christina Hendricks and John Slattery. Weiner writes and directs each episode of the Amazon original series.
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The Romanoffs — Season 1

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Matthew Weiner's return to television is as handsomely made as it is ambitious and sprawling -- unfortunately, it's also fatally indulgent, asking for the utmost patience from audiences without a compelling incentive.

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Scott Bryan BBC.com The weird thing about it is that it's surprisingly watchable, but the show doesn't know what it is itself. Jul 15, 2020 Full Review Eric Deggans NPR "The Romanoffs" feels like a glitzy showcase for mediocre stories with a tenuous connection to each other. It's a disappointing second act from the guy who created one of the best dramas in TV history. Nov 23, 2019 Full Review Matthew Gilbert Boston Globe I stuck up for "The Romanoffs" through episode four, even claiming that the show's unevenness - which a majority of less-impressed critics were emphasizing in their reviews - was part of its individualistic charm. But then disappointment set in. Nov 30, 2018 Full Review Fausto Ponce Alta Fidelidad Magazine The series' narrative quality is uneven... in general, it's close to mediocre. [Full review in Spanish] Apr 27, 2021 Full Review Alberto Carlos Espinof An ambitious series that despite some inconsistencies, still stands out. [Full Review in Spanish] Rated: 3.5/5 Mar 5, 2019 Full Review Guillem Martinez Oya Cinematismo A real story about the existencialism and how to endure in time. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 3.8/5 Feb 19, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Riverser G I adored this show when it came out and was so disappointed with the weird smear campaign that set out to doom it. I find myself thinking back to it and watched most episodes repeatedly. It is a clever, unflinching, and in turns sympathetic show. Loved it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/07/24 Full Review G Must watch! Nearly each episode leaves you with a thought... long lasting impact on your soul!!.. By the time you complete last 2 episodes, you are lost in the world of chilling thought of "human behavior/Nature". Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/28/23 Full Review Audience Member Dreadful. Love the premise, but it just failed to deliver. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member The cruelty of the killing, in the beginning, is set against a totally improper music selection - and I loved it. It is quirky and magnetic. Each episode is a complete story, not too long nor too short. The viewer is hooked for more storytelling, refreshed after each ending, and shamelessly begging for more. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member I loved these movies - they were very well made and scripted, thoughtful, funny and smart. I recommend the Romanoffs to everyone Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member I do not understand the negative feedback. I found the entire series to be incredibly satisfying and stunning in its ambition. Globetrotting from episode to episode, each episode develops its own dynamic. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Matthew Weiner

Creator

Corey Stoll

Michael Romanoff

Marthe Keller

Anushka

Hugh Skinner

Simon Burrows

Christina Hendricks

Olivia Rogers

John Slattery

Daniel Reese

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 12, 2018 The Violet Hour Set in Paris, an ancestral home holds the key to a family's future. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 12, 2018 The Royal We With their marriage in a rut, a couple find their own temptations. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 19, 2018 House of Special Purpose A movie star and a director go head to head in a battle over what is real. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 26, 2018 Expectation Over a single day in New York City, a woman is confronted with every lie she ever told. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 2, 2018 Bright and High Circle A trusted friend under suspicion tests the loyalties of a tightly knit community. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 9, 2018 Panorama In Mexico City, an idealistic reporter falls in love with his mysterious subject. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 16, 2018 End of the Line On a trip abroad to pursue their legacy, a couple face destruction. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 23, 2018 The One That Holds Everything In a story that circles the globe, a man tries to escape a family curse. Details

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Season Info

Director
Matthew Weiner
Creator
Matthew Weiner
Executive Producer
Matthew Weiner, Semi Chellas
Screenwriter
Matthew Weiner, Donald Joh, Kriss Turner, Andre Jacquemetton, Dan LeFranc, Maria Jacquemetton
Network
Prime Video
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 12, 2018