Gunpowder Siege

It may be reasonably accurate as far as the timeline goes, but first and foremost despite being on 'Sky History' it's best described as factual entertainment. And entertain it does.

The little 'breaking-the-fourth-wall' exposition scenes are good for keeping the narrative on track and provide the opportunity to flesh out the story without adding in unnecessary scenes.

Yes the actors are all 'easy-on-the-eye', but for me all of the performances hit the mark without worrying about any DEI box-ticking.

If you're watching this series expecting an 'aircrash confidential-style' dry-documentary you'll be disappointed but instead, think of it as opportunity to discover more about the plot and, given the state of politics in this country, ponder 'what if?......'