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Season 1 – The Romanoffs

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Emmy-winning producer Matthew Weiner ("Mad Men") created this anthology series that tells stories of people who believe that they are descendants of a Russian royal family. Each episode takes place in a new location -- with filming occurring on three continents -- with a new cast. Among the actors appearing in the hourlong installments are Aaron Eckhart, Amanda Peet, Diane Lane, Kathryn Hahn, Noah Wyle, and "Mad Men" alumni Christina Hendricks and John Slattery. Weiner writes and directs each episode of the Amazon original series.
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The Romanoffs — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Matthew Weiner's return to television is as handsomely made as it is ambitious and sprawling -- unfortunately, it's also fatally indulgent, asking for the utmost patience from audiences without a compelling incentive.

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Scott Bryan BBC.com 07/15/2020
The weird thing about it is that it's surprisingly watchable, but the show doesn't know what it is itself. Go to Full Review Eric Deggans NPR 11/23/2019
"The Romanoffs" feels like a glitzy showcase for mediocre stories with a tenuous connection to each other. It's a disappointing second act from the guy who created one of the best dramas in TV history. Go to Full Review Matthew Gilbert Boston Globe 11/30/2018
I stuck up for "The Romanoffs" through episode four, even claiming that the show's unevenness - which a majority of less-impressed critics were emphasizing in their reviews - was part of its individualistic charm. But then disappointment set in. Go to Full Review Fausto Ponce Alta Fidelidad Magazine 04/27/2021
The series' narrative quality is uneven... in general, it's close to mediocre. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Alberto Carlos Espinof 03/05/2019
3.5/5
An ambitious series that despite some inconsistencies, still stands out. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Guillem Martinez Oya Cinematismo 02/19/2019
3.8/5
A real story about the existencialism and how to endure in time. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Frans B @FransB Aug 22 Seems like the majority does not understand it is an ANTHOLOGY. Great work by Matthew Weiner, again. Stellar cast all shines convincingly in character. Each episode is and adventure, as it should be. Expertly written and brought to screen. Very good cinematography and visual eye candy concerning locations and settings. Could not have made a better selection of actors to participate, really well done. Very entertaining. Highly recommended, with the prerequisite that the viewer is not vacuous, doltish, vapid, inept, barmy, inane, risible, fatuous, asinine or injudicious 😜 See more Riverser G @Riverser 12/07/2024 I adored this show when it came out and was so disappointed with the weird smear campaign that set out to doom it. I find myself thinking back to it and watched most episodes repeatedly. It is a clever, unflinching, and in turns sympathetic show. Loved it. See more 01/03/2022 Dreadful. Love the premise, but it just failed to deliver. See more 10/19/2021 The cruelty of the killing, in the beginning, is set against a totally improper music selection - and I loved it. It is quirky and magnetic. Each episode is a complete story, not too long nor too short. The viewer is hooked for more storytelling, refreshed after each ending, and shamelessly begging for more. See more 04/30/2021 I loved these movies - they were very well made and scripted, thoughtful, funny and smart. I recommend the Romanoffs to everyone See more 04/03/2021 I do not understand the negative feedback. I found the entire series to be incredibly satisfying and stunning in its ambition. Globetrotting from episode to episode, each episode develops its own dynamic. See more Read all reviews
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Matthew Weiner

Creator

Corey Stoll

Michael Romanoff

Marthe Keller

Anushka

Hugh Skinner

Simon Burrows

Christina Hendricks

Olivia Rogers

John Slattery

Daniel Reese

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 12, 2018 The Violet Hour Set in Paris, an ancestral home holds the key to a family's future. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 12, 2018 The Royal We With their marriage in a rut, a couple find their own temptations. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 19, 2018 House of Special Purpose A movie star and a director go head to head in a battle over what is real. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 26, 2018 Expectation Over a single day in New York City, a woman is confronted with every lie she ever told. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 2, 2018 Bright and High Circle A trusted friend under suspicion tests the loyalties of a tightly knit community. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 9, 2018 Panorama In Mexico City, an idealistic reporter falls in love with his mysterious subject. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 16, 2018 End of the Line On a trip abroad to pursue their legacy, a couple face destruction. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 23, 2018 The One That Holds Everything In a story that circles the globe, a man tries to escape a family curse. Details

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Season Info

Director
Matthew Weiner
Creator
Matthew Weiner
Executive Producer
Matthew Weiner, Semi Chellas
Screenwriter
Matthew Weiner, Donald Joh, Kriss Turner, Andre Jacquemetton, Dan LeFranc, Maria Jacquemetton
Network
Prime Video
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 12, 2018