Gunpowder

The 2017 BBC/HBO miniseries is a visceral, three-part historical thriller that shifts the focus of the 1605 "Gunpowder Plot" away from the famous Guy Fawkes and onto the plot's mastermind, Robert Catesby .

: Harington, a real-life descendant of Catesby, was noted for his brooding and intense performance. Some critics felt he stayed too close to his Game of Thrones persona, while others felt he was "in his element" as a desperate man. Gunpowder

: Critics praised the series for its "potent and gripping" atmosphere. It is often described as a darker, "nasty" piece of history that successfully captures the terror felt by persecuted Catholics in Protestant England. The 2017 BBC/HBO miniseries is a visceral, three-part

: At only three episodes, most reviewers felt it "lives fast" and doesn't overstay its welcome. However, some found certain scenes "excessively talky" or "leaden," undercutting the urgency of the plot. : Critics praised the series for its "potent