Loved it great performance from Emily Blunt and ChaskeSpencer

Television programmes like “Westworld,” “Yellowstone,” and “1883” have revitalized the Western subgenre, although “The English” is stylistically closer to “1883” than the others. “The English” is ripe with potential to be added to this line-up in the not-too-distant future. The bar is set high with the opener, “What You Want and What You Need.” It invokes a style that blends elements of the Coen brothers and Taylor Sheridan's work, and I mean that in the best possible way. With Emily Blunt in the lead role and Hugo Blick (The Honourable Woman) at the helm, the show is ambitious and promises plenty. Plot-wise, despite the fact that the story looks to be a relatively straightforward vengeance story thus far, “The English” feels as if it may go in any which way, and that is what pulls you in. Definitely worth checking out.

Storytelling that does not assume the audience is incapable of thought and reasoning. An unvarnished look at the unsettled west and the way it hardens, or spits you out. Worlds and cultures collide in this richly woven tale that keeps it close to the vest as it doles out it secrets deftly. It is beautifully shot and acted and won't disappoint any who don't need a spoon-fed story.

Their relation is pretty much only about them pitying each other and being impressed by the resolve of the other. On top of that there are silly and/or brutal actions, with frequent lecturing about how people are doomed. Shame, this could have been a lot better.

**The English (2022): _8/10_** *(Great)* ___ “The English” is a beautifully composed and uniquely told western that is worth watching. The series is sure to captivate you thanks to Hugo Blick’s unique storytelling and near-poetic dialogue, as well as the breathtaking cinematography and some stills that are works of art in their own right. Emilia Blunt and Chaske Spencer do a fantastic job of bringing genuine warmth to their roles and developing convincing chemistry with one another on screen. Especially Emilia Blunt, who gives a powerful yet subtle performance that really brings the character to life. The supporting ensemble does a good job as a whole, and Rafe Spal, in particular, is a highlight anytime he appears on the screen. While it’s not without flaws, it’s certainly worth watching. The show’s stunning cinematography and brilliant performances bring the story to life, making it a beautiful and emotionally powerful watch. “The English” will undoubtedly appeal to those with a taste for westerns and period dramas.