+ I have never actually watched a miniseries before, but I am certain this is probably one of the best ever made.
+ The attention to period detail is stunning, from the universal lack of dental care, to the sets and lighting, to the wonderful decision to put absolutely no beautifying makeup on any of the women. Except in the case of the Parisian court, who all looked rather like grotesque clowns.
+ The dude playing Jefferson is kinda hot.
+ Interesting to know that they shot the whole thing in Eastern Europe. Love the scenes of building the white house. Who decided to build our capitol on a swamp? That was a great idea.
+ Seeing it in hi-def has made it even more amazing, but I say that about baseball, too.
its THEE best presidential bio ever. The book is better then the series. 🙂
Youve neevr watched a miniseries before? Even as a kid? I was all over miniseries’ as a kid: Thorn Birds. Roots. Winds of War…. oh memories.
Oh shit I guess I did watch “Roots”!
Which is definitely in the same league as “John Adams”, though I think the latter probably cost a lot more money to make.
I have the book and started reading it but srsly the thing weighs five pounds so I am having a hard time dragging it on my commute every day.