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Season 1 – Troy: Fall of a City

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Searching for the woman promised to him by Aphrodie, herdsman Paris learns his true identity and falls for Helen of Sparta, igniting the Trojan War.

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Troy: Fall of a City — Season 1

Troy: Fall of a City — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Troy: Fall of a City never tries to reinvent the bronze wheel but succeeds in engaging audiences with both royal and divine intrigue, making for a highly enjoyable romp in the lost kingdom.

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Rachel Cooke New Statesman 04/17/2019
There are several versions of this narrative on which to draw. But if only he had not made it all seem so tediously 21st century. Go to Full Review
Tim Elliott Sydney Morning Herald 04/17/2019
Ultimately, however, it's precisely this over-amped drama that makes Troy such a guilty pleasure. Give yourself an episode or two to acclimatise to the cheesiness, suspend as much disbelief as you can, then let the swords and sandals carry you away. Go to Full Review
Steve Greene IndieWire 04/09/2018
B-
The result is a series more competent than compelling. Go to Full Review
Christopher Stevens Daily Mail (UK) 04/17/2019
4/5
From the bloody Caesarean birth at the start of the story, to the vivid depiction of ancient sports, this is a respectful, grown-up retelling of the myth. Go to Full Review
Adam Sweeting The Arts Desk 04/17/2019
Early enthusiasm is liable to fade in the face of the beige-ish characterisations and mundane dialogue with which [David] Farr has littered his stage, while a largely unknown cast lacking big personalities who might dominate the screen doesn't help much. Go to Full Review
David Butcher Radio Times 04/17/2019
David Farr, best known for adapting John le Carré's The Night Manager, has chiselled this fresh take on one of the oldest stories of all. Go to Full Review
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Scott H @AndrewSHH Apr 5 Helen is married to Menelaus. Paris wants her. There's no hint that her husband is a bad guy in any way. Paris shows up and says she needs to run away with him, but doesn't give any reason why. She doesn't even act that interested most of the time, but runs off with him anyway. The worst is that it's hard to even tell the two men apart. There's not an inch of depth to a single character. The scene with the gods makes no sense. Why do they start screaming? Maybe it sounded cool on paper, but it looks silly. The whole thing is dull and stupid. See more Dhmhtrhs G @Jimgk Feb 27 It bored my on the first 15 minutes and not only that I still watch because I wanted to see what they would do about the story and it disappointed as well. Even that the story didn’t represent the story of the Homer it didn’t have any great value to keep on watching the script felt careless the characters as well. Don’t let me start on trying representing the characters of Greeks being African is also something that I can’t understand and is been made by many others movie ass well. I believe the ethnicity should stay as they are not changed and choosing African or Indian or Chinese. Achilles should be Greek and now we are getting the Nolan movie that has the Helen presented also as African I just can’t understand it. Imagine making a myth movie if there was one about an African civilisation and made them white skin colour, wouldn’t that be insulting for the Africans ? See more Casey D @Doylecj 02/10/2024 The series was ok, and although it strayed a little story wise form Homer's, it was still mostly entertaining. The casting had....interesting choices....given the direct descriptions in Greek mythology being pretty clear. There was no real purpose to the changes, it seems it was done just to do it because the director wanted to. Overall, it was decent, but nothing to get terribly excited about. See more Rafael A @RT56869543 02/09/2024 Helen and Hector shone brightly amidst the distractions of long pauses and an unconventional cast in this series. See more Jajo D @RT94415820 05/30/2023 HAHAHAHAAH what is this ? Achilles ? Hhahahaaaa LOL See more 02/15/2022 The selection of actors is just a failure! Bad acting! See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Feb 17, 2018 Black Blood Handsome young herdsman Paris has a divine encounter that leads him on a fateful journey to the city games in Troy, where he learns a startling truth. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 24, 2018 Conditions When word of the affair spreads, the Greeks gather an army for a face-saving mission to Troy, but Artemis demands a steep sacrifice to allow the voyage. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 3, 2018 Siege Hoping to secure much-needed food and supplies from his royal father-in-law, Hector sets off on a risky journey to Cilicia, taking Paris with him. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 10, 2018 Spoils of War Helen's slip during her encounter with Achilles brings devastating consequences; King Agamemnon chooses the wrong woman to be his plaything. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 17, 2018 Hunted Paris goes on the run; Pandarus investigates Helen's missing servant; a Trojan spy learns the Greeks have lost Achilles and his men as soldiers. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 24, 2018 Battle On The Beach The Amazons find Paris, who learns that he has an enemy in common with them; Aphrodite delivers a message; the Greeks get a taste of their own medicine. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 31, 2018 Twelve Days The Trojans' discovery of a Greek infiltrator threatens to reveal Helen's indiscretion; the Greeks find a way to get Achilles to return to battle. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 7, 2018 Offering During a scouting mission to plan their next offensive, the Trojans come upon a stunning sight on the beach and make a decision that seals their fate. Details
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Season Info

Director
Owen Harris, Mark Brozel, John Strickland
Executive Producer
David Farr, Derek Wax, Chris Aird
Screenwriter
David Farr, Mika Watkins, Joe Barton, Nancy Harris
Network
BBC
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, History
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Feb 17, 2018
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