Netflix docudrama about Queen Cleopatra of Egypt of the Ptolemaic lineage from Macedonia, Greece, that ruled for 21 years, between the years 51 BC and 30 BC, ending with her suicide.Netflix docudrama about Queen Cleopatra of Egypt of the Ptolemaic lineage from Macedonia, Greece, that ruled for 21 years, between the years 51 BC and 30 BC, ending with her suicide.Netflix docudrama about Queen Cleopatra of Egypt of the Ptolemaic lineage from Macedonia, Greece, that ruled for 21 years, between the years 51 BC and 30 BC, ending with her suicide.
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- TriviaNetflix has turned comments off on the new Queen Cleopatra trailer on YouTube after receiving huge amounts of backlash online for historically revisiting the identity of Cleopatra. The latest "documentary series" to hit the streaming platform recently released a trailer that depicts Cleopatra as a Black woman.
- GoofsA motivation for the producer was to emphasize the high points of black history, hence the casting choice. The fact is that Cleopatra and her ancestors in the Ptolemaic dynasty were of Greek heritage. Alexander the Great invaded Egypt in 325 B.C.E., with Ptolemy I beginning his rule in 305 B.C.E.
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[Mark rises from his seat, strides over to Octavian and gives him a hard slap. He then returns to his seat]
Octavian: [surprised] Wow, Mark! I didn't...
Mark Antony: [interjects] Keep my wife's name out your fucking mouth!
Octavian: [laughs] Good gracious, Mark, I was proposing...
Mark Antony: Yes!
Octavian: [still shocked] But, Mark, I...
Mark Antony: [yells in anger] Keep my wife's name out your... . FUCKING... MOUTH!
Octavian: [after a bit of silence] I will, okay?
One of the fundamental principles of any historical adaptation is to remain true to the events and characters of the past. Unfortunately, this series throws that principle out the window. Instead of providing an accurate portrayal of the legendary Queen Cleopatra, it takes an absurd and misguided approach, reimagining her as a sorceress with supernatural abilities. This fantastical element completely undermines the rich historical context and erodes any credibility the show might have had.
Moreover, the series seems to prioritize sensationalism over historical accuracy. Important events are either altered or entirely fabricated for the sake of creating dramatic tension. This kind of reckless manipulation of historical events not only distorts our understanding of the past but also sends a dangerous message to viewers. As George Santayana once said, "Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it." By blurring the lines between fantasy and reality, the Queen Cleopatra mini-series fails to educate and enlighten its audience about the fascinating history of ancient Egypt.
Furthermore, the characters in this series lack depth and nuance. Cleopatra, an iconic and complex historical figure, is reduced to a one-dimensional caricature. Her intelligence, political acumen, and strategic brilliance are overshadowed by her fantastical powers. The portrayal of other significant historical figures, such as Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, is equally disappointing. They are depicted as shallow and inconsequential, devoid of the depth and charisma they possessed in reality.
In addition to its historical inaccuracies and shallow character development, the dialogue is clunky and uninspiring, failing to capture the grandeur and eloquence associated with the time period.
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- May 10, 2023
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