Saints & Strangers

This miniseries chronicles the harrowing journey of the Pilgrims from their difficult voyage on the Mayflower to their struggles establishing Plymouth Colony. It details their complex interactions with the Wampanoag people, particularly figures like Massasoit and Squanto, who played crucial roles in their survival. The narrative explores the challenges of faith, survival, and the nascent relationships between these vastly different cultures.

Saints & Strangers received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often highlighting its ambitious scope and performances, while some found its historical interpretation to be uneven or overly dramatized. Audiences generally responded well to its depiction of a pivotal moment in American history.

• Praised for its dramatic portrayal of early American history and the Pilgrim's journey.
• Noted for its efforts to depict the complex relationship between the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag.
• Some critiques pointed to a tendency towards sensationalism in certain plot points.

Google audience: Audience reviews are not readily available for specific commentary on this miniseries.

The series was filmed in South Africa, doubling for the historical settings of both England and early America.