The Real Events That Inspired the Greatest Show on Earth
I just stumbled across a meme tonight that summed up exactly what I was trying to say about Cersei and Ned Stark in this post. Cersei derides Ned for one of his strongest suits – his loyalty and ability to follow orders. Cersei’s words embody Ned’s character – he was the loyal soldier metaphorically and literally.
Admittedly, I love The White Queen. I’ve read the comments in The Guardian. I cringe at the sometimes <ahem> creative versions of some historical events. And, I often roll my eyes at the magic. But, I still love it. Although some reviewers have criticized the show for its Disney-like cleanliness, it has significantly better sets than many period pieces. Some costumes are frankly stupendous and they really get them right. However, there are some historical inaccuracies in the costumes and…
Anonymous
but what part does it play with real events? :p
Jamie Adair
The article actually refers to another article I write first. It is linked in the article. (Sorry I don’t have it handy. 🙂 )