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Season 1 – La guerra y la paz

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Following the fortunes and the rise and fall of five aristocratic families in the waning days of imperial Russia.
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La guerra y la paz — Season 1

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War & Peace boasts sumptuous visuals and the narrative remains largely faithful to its sprawling source material, even if the pace may challenge less patient viewers and the period detail is slightly lacking.

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Deborah Ross Daily Mail (UK) Aug 31, 2017
3/5
This was fantastic to look at, generally, with mises en scne so lavish and spectacular - those palaces! - that it made today's super-rich look rubbish, made it look as if they live in back-to-backs in Bradford with outside toilets. Go to Full Review Matilda Battersby Independent (UK) Feb 10, 2016
This is a series far better than your average Downton-style Sunday bodice ripper. Go to Full Review Ben Lawrence Daily Telegraph (UK) Feb 8, 2016
5/5
I can't remember the last time I was so seduced by the storytelling or sublime visual power of a TV drama. Go to Full Review Joanne Laurier World Socialist Web Site Feb 26, 2021
In a relatively modest way, the mini-series does provide some sense of the great events that shaped the Tolstoy novel-namely, the aftermath of the world-altering French revolution. Go to Full Review Ignacio Navarro El antepenúltimo mohicano May 6, 2020
In truth, the miniseries hooks and excites. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Chris Hansell Cultured Vultures Oct 4, 2019
The production values are all out, the cast is largely strong and somehow, in a sea of characters, each one is distinctive and easy to recognise from the others. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jonathan W @maitlain234 Aug 28, 2025 Truly masterful piece of televisions See more Jacob H @RT72061347 Nov 2, 2023 Great adaptation, excellent visuals, excellent cast. The battle sequences were intense and grisly. Be warned if you're squeamish. See more Feb 9, 2021 Beautiful show that gives a new light to the classic story. Lily James gave an innocent Natasha that everyone has such pity for, and Paul Dano gave a wonderful performance as Pierre. See more Mar 11, 2019 I loved it. The acting, the pacing, the cinematography. It was great. See more Jan 17, 2019 Excellent photography and acting; however, the miniseries strips all of the philosophy out of the film. It becomes just another pretty story with little to no philosophical substance. For an excellent version see the 1972 BBC series version with Anthony Hopkins. This is still the best version with some of the philosophy included. See more Nov 9, 2018 Thank you BBC for even trying this huge production. Some sad war scenes take the breath away. The cast, cinematography, clothes and horsey people, where great. Well done who ever signed off on this production. See more Read all reviews
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Paul Dano

Pierre Bezukhov

Lily James

Natasha Rostova

James Norton

Andrei Bolkonsky

Jim Broadbent

Nikolay Bolkonsky

Gillian Anderson

Anna Pavlovna Scherer

Andrew Davies

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 3, 2016 Part 1 After Napoleon's invasion of Austria, Pierre Bezukhov inherits his father's fortune; Prince Andrei Bolkonsky goes off to war, leaving his pregnant wife at home; Natasha worries about her brother Nikolai. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 6, 2026 Part 2 Andrei and Nikolai prepare for battle with the French; in Russia, Pierre struggles to settle into married life with Helene. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 17, 2016 Part 3 Pierre fights a duel with Dolokhov; Helene re-enters society and considers an exciting, new relationship; Natasha wonders if she will ever find true love; Nikolai lets an untrustworthy friend lead him down a dangerous path. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 24, 2016 Part 4 Natasha agrees to marry Andrei, but when he goes abroad for a year she finds herself unexpectedly tempted in Moscow society; Nikolai and his mother fall out over Sonya. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 31, 2016 Part 5 Napoleon invades Russia and preparations begin for a great battle against him; Andrei learns of Natasha's betrayal; Pierre helps care for Natasha when she falls ill. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 7, 2016 Part 6 Pierre gets a firsthand look at war; Andrei suffers an injury; Natasha opens her home to wounded soldiers; Pierre is captured by the French army; Helene is unable to hide her pregnancy; Denisov and Dolokhov rescue a band of prisoners. Details

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La guerra y la paz — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Tom Harper
Screenwriter
Andrew Davies
Network
BBC
Genre
History, Drama, Romance, War, Adventure
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Jan 3, 2016
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