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The Last Templar
The Last Templar is a four-hour Canadian miniseries, based on the 2005 novel The Last Templar, which aired in the U.S. on January 25 and 26, 2009, starring Mira Sorvino, Scott Foley, Victor Garber, Anthony Lemke, Kenneth Welsh, Danny Blanco Hall and Omar Sharif. The miniseries is produced by Muse Entertainment Enterprises. Emmy Award-winning Robert Halmi Sr., along with Robert Halmi Jr., and Michael Prupas are the executive producers.
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Plot Summary
An archaeological discovery of a Templar crypt in Scotland leads to a race against time to find a lost artifact that could rewrite history. When an ancient manuscript reveals the Templars hid a powerful relic, a historian and a former special forces operative must decipher clues across continents. They are pursued by a shadowy organization determined to keep the Templars' secrets buried forever, risking their lives to uncover the truth.
Critical Reception
The Last Templar, a miniseries adaptation of Raymond Khoury's novel, received a mixed reception. While praised for its ambitious scope and action sequences, some critics found the plot convoluted and the character development lacking. It was generally seen as an entertaining, albeit somewhat formulaic, adventure thriller.
What Reviewers Say
Offers a fast-paced, globe-trotting adventure with a compelling premise.
Suffers from a convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters at times.
Delivers exciting action and historical intrigue, making for a generally watchable thriller.
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Fun Fact
The miniseries is based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Raymond Khoury, which was his debut novel.
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