World On Fire
While World War II dramas can sometimes seem like they're a dime a dozen within the world of British entertainment, Masterpiece's sprawling World on Fire has set itself apart by telling this familiar story in a completely fresh and unexpected way. The drama aims to tell
World On Fire
In the world of British television, there are a plethora of stories about World War II and its aftermath. This is understandable given how the conflict forever altered life for residents of the U.K.; the traumatic experiences involved everyone who lived through the Blitz and the immeasurable loss of
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Sprawling World War II drama World on Fire was a surprise hit for PBS Masterpiece when it first aired in the spring of 2020, boasting an impeccable cast and a welcome dedication to changing up the ways we tell stories about Europe's last great war, and focusing on
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As 2020 heads out the door, let's look ahead to the new year. Though 2021 has it's first few months filled, the year will start somewhat slow, with the lag from last year's filming delays still lingering. It will make for a crowded fall,
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The beginning of the 2020s was always going to be a growth year for streaming. It would be an opportunity for British TV fans to get more shows on this side of the pond than ever before. What no one foresaw was just how much streaming would come to dominate
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It's the end of the year and that means it's time to get reflective. 2020 didn't turn out the way anyone planned, and that was sometimes reflected in the offerings that turned up on our TVs. However, some of the shows that arrived were
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Most people have probably seen British actor Sean Bean in something. After all, even if we haven’t necessarily seen Game of Thrones or the Lord of the Rings movies, we’re aware that they exist. That’s how outsize this particular actor’s contributions to pop culture have been.
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It is the beginning of the Battle of Britain, a turning point in the war. In Berlin, Nancy attends the funeral of Mrs. Rossler and Hilda. The Rosslers’ son Klaus (Bruno Alexander) has been given leave from the army and breaks down during the service. Nancy follows him out of
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As the penultimate episode of World on Fire’s first season begins, Robina welcomes home her son Harry, this time from Dunkirk. And once again, her face freezes when she sees he’s not alone; this time, he’s brought home a Senegalese soldier. She chats politely with Demba (Buom
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Several short scenes begin this episode of World on Fire: Lois singing, Harry and his soldiers walking down the road, and Nancy announcing from Berlin that Belgium has fallen. The series hops around a lot, and while this can sometimes be irritating or confusing, sequences like this pack a punch.
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The news that World War II drama World on Fire has already been renewed for a second season probably shouldn't surprise viewers too much. After all, the series has been described from the very beginning as a multi-year project, with each season projected to cover a certain amount
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Efficiency, journalist Nancy Campbell reflects in Berlin as World on Fire's fourth episode opens, is what the Germans excel at and which may win them the war. Nevertheless, she’s determined to air her piece on euthanasia, despite her handler Schmidt’s objections. Although her neighbor Mr. Rossler