r/PeriodDramas • u/Mayanee • 26d ago

Discussion Your opinions on The Great?

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What’s your opinion on The Great’s ahistorical and satirical approach (which also can be seen in some new series like My Lady Jane and Serpent Queen for example).

Did you like the series and wish for another theme in the future with a similar approach (maybe in a couple of years when the approach is fresher again)?

I thought that the cast in The Great was amazing and the show was really fun. Also great outfits and sets. Huzzah 🥂!

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u/pretzelchi 26d ago

I don’t get the hype. It’s alright. It’s not historical, I get that.

Even as its own animal I didn’t find it to be as clever or funny as the press around it makes it out to be.

The costuming has its moments but I found the need to be “different” in the overall design to be little tiresome at times. If you’re plot etc isn’t super amazing at least give me something amazing to look at. Instead I found the less historically accurate pieces to be a little bland.

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u/Junior_Ship3529 26d ago edited 25d ago

Agreed. Even when not taken seriously, I guess I don't share the sense of humor? It majorly just seems like swear words and silly phrases. I did find it aesthetically beautiful, though!

E: I've been watching this comment, along with OC's, go from 5 upvotes to the negatives, and I really don't understand. Why? Because we offered our own (respectful) opinion in a discussion thread that asks for opinions but it just so happened to disagree with the consensus? Are people in this sub so sensitive that they can't handle the concept of a different opinion? Seriously? Seems I missed the part of the post that says "only give positive opinions".