Overview
- Mubi began the U.S. release on September 10 with new episodes arriving weekly.
- Director Joe Wright says he conceived the series as a contemporary warning about the roots of fascism.
- The production mixes period storytelling with modern techniques, including fourth-wall breaks and music from The Chemical Brothers.
- Viewers have highlighted the performances and perceived historical accuracy, with top IMDb reviews calling the series “stunningly good.”
- The drama follows Mussolini’s rise from 1919 through the 1924 Matteotti crisis and closes with a 1925 parliamentary address.