It would be fair to say that historical drama with a healthy dose of sex, brutality and sword play is right up my alley but this show does it very very well. If I could compare this show to others think Game of thrones, Spartacus and Rome and you will get the gist. Acting is solid all round from some fine actors chosen through great casting (no 'bold and the beautiful' actors here) they are all good at what they do. Sets are impressive and effects even better, nothing tacky or cheap from what I've seen so far. This does weigh in on the extremely brutal side of things and makes Spartacus look like 'in the night garden' so if you don't like blood move along. After some disturbing scenes in Sutter's last show 'sons of anarchy' I thought I knew what to expect but this is way beyond that. In my opinion it is also much better. I've seen two episodes and I am already in love with this show I hope we get at least 7 seasons out of it. Amazing, stunning and hugely entertaining show.
Review of The Bastard Executioner
