Alexander I

A slow-burn historical drama that immerses you in royal intrigue and moral conflict, with a heavy emotional weight.

Created by

Artjom Nasybulin

Genres

Drama

Starring

Evgeny Romantsov, Anastasia Krylova, Fyodor Lavrov

Overview

Raised by his grandmother, Empress Catherine II, who saw in her eldest grandson the direct heir to the throne, and the European teacher Lagarp, Alexander adheres to liberal views and admires the first years of Napoleon's rule: he dreams that Russia will one day have a republic. After Catherine's death, during the reign of Paul, Alexander continues to hope for reforms. However, he soon becomes disillusioned with Pavel both as a father and as a statesman. As a result of the conspiracy, Emperor Paul the First is killed, and Alexander, haunted by guilt over his father's death, is forced to ascend the throne in order to resist the new intrigues of the aristocrats and his domineering mother. At the same time, Alexander understands that Russia is under threat: war with the invincible Napoleon is inevitable, it's only a matter of time.

How it feels

Tense, melancholic, earnest and dark. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Power, guilt, betrayal, politics

Content

Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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