People are acting like there saying the holocaust didn't happen in this show, i understand its kinda confusing as its a bit of a soap opera mixed with actual histoians explaining parts but its not thaat innacurate. There are a great deal of historians who do believe that alexander and hephaestion were lovers due to how close they were and how he became hysterical and depressed after his death. I mean this is a guy who very happily killed family members and friends and massacred cities but the death of hephaestion was very different for him. I think they should have been clearer about it but its not as bad as people are acting. I have a far bigger problem with the lack of any mention of alexanders previous military experiance, his schooling under aristotle and the clothing (especially the persians, eeek not close). So in total, this first episode is meh, mainly dissapointed about the lack of historical depth, the costumes and how uncharismatic alexander seems, like jeez this is a guy who convinces his men to take on the largest empire in history (at this point)
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Expected much more from this episode
mynameispanic1 February 2024
Warning: Spoilers
Many important clues about Alexander's career are missing here.
Alexander the Great, born in 356 BC in Pella, the capital of the Macedonian kingdom, spent his youth under the influence of several important teachers. His father, King Philip II of Macedon, commissioned the renowned philosopher Aristotle to educate his son. From 343 to 335 BC, Aristotle taught the young Alexander various subjects, including rhetoric, politics, ethics and natural sciences.
During his education, Alexander showed an impressive intelligence and a strong interest in science and culture. Aristotle not only taught him the basics of thinking and learning, but also fostered his love of literature and philosophy. This education laid the foundation for Alexander's later pursuit of knowledge and his interest in the unification of Eastern and Western culture.
In addition to Aristotle, Alexander also had other influences in his youth, including the warrior and general Leonidas, who taught him military skills. This varied education contributed to Alexander the Great developing an extraordinary personality that was impressive both mentally and physically. His youthful years left a lasting impression on him and laid the foundations for his future military successes and his endeavours to achieve cultural synthesis in the conquered Persian Empire.
All that is reported in this episode is the fact that Alexander was a philosopher. Instead, there is speculation about unproven drug use. Pretty lowbrow. As if Alexander was a weak man driven by his environment and drugs, who simply had a lot of luck with his decisions. The opposite was actually the case. Due to his education, which was completely omitted, he was able to make groundbreaking decisions at the age of 20. Otherwise, however, the historical facts are correct and the assumptions realistic. Unfortunately, however, we are presented with a false picture of Alexander.
Alexander the Great, born in 356 BC in Pella, the capital of the Macedonian kingdom, spent his youth under the influence of several important teachers. His father, King Philip II of Macedon, commissioned the renowned philosopher Aristotle to educate his son. From 343 to 335 BC, Aristotle taught the young Alexander various subjects, including rhetoric, politics, ethics and natural sciences.
During his education, Alexander showed an impressive intelligence and a strong interest in science and culture. Aristotle not only taught him the basics of thinking and learning, but also fostered his love of literature and philosophy. This education laid the foundation for Alexander's later pursuit of knowledge and his interest in the unification of Eastern and Western culture.
In addition to Aristotle, Alexander also had other influences in his youth, including the warrior and general Leonidas, who taught him military skills. This varied education contributed to Alexander the Great developing an extraordinary personality that was impressive both mentally and physically. His youthful years left a lasting impression on him and laid the foundations for his future military successes and his endeavours to achieve cultural synthesis in the conquered Persian Empire.
All that is reported in this episode is the fact that Alexander was a philosopher. Instead, there is speculation about unproven drug use. Pretty lowbrow. As if Alexander was a weak man driven by his environment and drugs, who simply had a lot of luck with his decisions. The opposite was actually the case. Due to his education, which was completely omitted, he was able to make groundbreaking decisions at the age of 20. Otherwise, however, the historical facts are correct and the assumptions realistic. Unfortunately, however, we are presented with a false picture of Alexander.
Falsification of History
pmpoutos2 February 2024
Falsification of history Another nonsense about ancient historical figures to satisfy the stupidity of some. One star is recommended by me because it doesn't have a lower one. And of course don't even watch it unless you want to stuff yourself with the anecdotal and stupid placements within the documentary.
I've never seen such a misleading series. I'm wondering from time to time, aren't you reading history books in order to follow the path that really happened?
Or you just want to make a production and people should follow this kind of lies and misleading plot. History is written and made. Give it properly and correct to the audience.
I've never seen such a misleading series. I'm wondering from time to time, aren't you reading history books in order to follow the path that really happened?
Or you just want to make a production and people should follow this kind of lies and misleading plot. History is written and made. Give it properly and correct to the audience.
Misleading and totally untrue, bad acting
kwstas2683 February 2024
This is absolutely the worst series and the most historically inaccurate thing ever existed. If you want to make a movie learn the true story first. This is a disgrace of the history of the great Alexander and I cant even believe that Netflix did this shame of a series. I mean they took the story of a great man who did so many great things and turned it to a reality serial style thing showing things that are so historically wrong that they should be ashamed of giving an image so wrong. And it's a shame that little kids will grow up watching this bad interpretation of a great man and his deeds and his way of life.
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