Slovania

I expected a good series from TV JOJ (as some before), but I couldn't watch the first part to the end.

Very bad performance of actors, a weak regie, 0 atmosphere.

The picture work, story, actors, environment, simply amazing. The only disadvantage I see, there is no English translation, which would be much deserved.

Being a Southern Slav myself,I looked forward to this show.

The show takes place in Pannonia,so it must be about us,Southern Slavs,namely Serbs and Croats. Or I expected and hoped it to be.. But...the language is wrong,the names are wrong,the customs are wrong,even the racial characteristics are wrong-we are known to be blond or red haired,blue or green eyed at that point of our history,but most of the people in the show are dark haired and have dark eyes.. Even the synopsis is wrong-"before the union of Slavic tribes". There was no union of Slavic tribes in the 7th century AD in our parts,we were just Serbs and Croats,with some minor "tribes" that lived among and along us.

I don't know what was the purpose of making historicaly inaccurate show,except maybe for making money.

Word to the creators-next time when you decide to make a show about our history,ask us,don't presume you know about our customs just because you are Slavic too. Sorry,but you are the wrong kind of Slavs to make a show about us.

The way this show catches the feel of the era is brilliant! It's mixed with a deep dive into Slavic culture and traditions, definitely enjoyed it so far.

Slovania definitely had potential (at least when compared to other Slovakian production) and I commend the authors for trying to come up with something new in Slovakian TV.

Unfortunately, all the potential and positives are overshadowed by immensely stupid and chaotic writing, dysfunctional pacing, horrible dialogues and - mostly - bland direction. Actors are trying but there's really not much place for good acting, because most of the characters doesn't have any development throughout the season.

Cinematography is limited by TV budget, music often doesn't fit to what's shown, though some tracks are nice.

Overall Slovania is a disapointment. With better direction and writing it could be a little proud Slovakian Game of Thrones. Sadly, it isn't.