Netflix's 'Alexander: The Making of a God' Explores Life of Alexander the Great

Mixed reviews for docu-drama series combining historical facts, dramatic reenactments, and expert insights

Alexander: The Making of a God, a new docu-drama series about Alexander the Great, has been released on Netflix. The series combines historical facts and new knowledge about Alexander the Great's rise with dramatic reenactments of his life.
The series explores Alexander's path from a young, exiled man to a legendary ruler of most of the known Western world. It recounts his unrelenting obsession with defeating the Persian King Darius and his claim of the largest Western empire in history, from Greece to part of India, in just under six years.
The cast includes Buck Braithwaite as Alexander, Mido Hamada as Darius, Agni Scott as Stateira, Will Stevens as Hephaestion, and Dino Kelly as Ptolemy. The series also explores Alexander's sexuality, particularly his relationship with Hephaestion.
The series has received mixed reviews, with some praising its balance of expert opinions and dramatic reenactments, while others criticize its disjointed narrative due to the interspersing of interviews and talks.
The series is directed by Hugh Ballantyne and is currently available for streaming on Netflix.