The English
The English

The English

2022TV ShowEnded1 SeasonEnglish

An aristocratic Englishwoman, Lady Cornelia Locke, arrives into the new and wild landscape of the American West to wreak revenge on the man she sees as responsible for the death of her son.

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IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes79%
Metacritic68/100
Google Users87%
Director: Hugo BlickGenres: Western, Drama, Adventure

Plot Summary

Set in the American West of 1890, 'The English' follows Lady Cornwalls, an Englishwoman who arrives in a desolate landscape seeking revenge. She encounters Eli Whipp, a Pawnee ex-soldier, who is also on a journey tied to his past. Their paths cross in circumstances that are fraught with danger and deeply intertwined with the brutal history of the expanding American frontier.

Critical Reception

The series received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its ambitious scope, stunning cinematography, and the strong performances of its lead actors, particularly Emily Blunt. However, some found the pacing uneven and the narrative occasionally convoluted.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its visually striking depiction of the American West and its complex exploration of identity and historical trauma.
  • Emily Blunt and Chaske Spencer deliver compelling performances that anchor the series' dramatic weight.
  • The narrative structure and pacing were noted by some critics as occasionally challenging to follow.

Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the series for its cinematic quality, strong acting, and the compelling blend of revenge Western and historical drama. Many viewers found the visual storytelling and the emotional depth of the characters to be highlights.

Fun Fact

The series was filmed in the Sierra de Guadarrama mountains near Madrid, Spain, which served as a stand-in for the American landscape.

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Horseface

Horseface

Mad Maxine goes Back to the Future Part III to fight the racist misogynist white patriarchy with her new-found friend, Indian cavalry scout Denzel Washington, and (involuntary) hilarity ensues. On their journey they have to fight troves ...
Ahmad

Ahmad

“The English” is a beautifully composed and uniquely told western that is worth watching. The series is sure to captivate you thanks to Hugo Blick’s unique storytelling and near-poetic dialogue, as well as the breathtaking cinematography...