While praised for its "vivid and transporting" production value, the series faced criticism for several historical blunders:
The story is framed by the character of Anna Anderson , the most famous of the many women who claimed to be the Grand Duchess Anastasia. Production: Filmed primarily in Lithuania and Latvia. Historical Accuracy & Reception The Last Czars
Reviewers from Rotten Tomatoes and The Guardian described it as tonally "bizarre" and "a surreal Wikipedia entry brought to life". Key Historical Themes Explored 'The Last Czars' Review: Deadly Delusions - WSJ While praised for its "vivid and transporting" production
Russian viewers noted several misspellings in the Russian text shown on screen, including the word "Vodka". Key Historical Themes Explored 'The Last Czars' Review:
Released on July 3, 2019, the series uses a hybrid format, blending high-budget dramatic reenactments with commentary from world-renowned historians.
Most notably, a scene set in 1905 shows the Red Square with Lenin’s Tomb , which wasn't built until 1924.
Covers 1894 (Nicholas II’s accession) to 1918 (the family's execution).