War of Letters

Some talented people tried to make an intriguing film about one of the supreme moments and topics in Bulgarian history. Yes, there are some shortcomings but I consider them mainly due to lack of experience - Bulgarian film production being quite little. The plot is vibrant with events and a great mystery encoded in an ancient alphabet. Having read positive and negative opinions of the film, I am glad I decided to watch it. We need to have a starting point in making fiction films telling our controversial and sometimes glorious history and this film is one precious step in this process. I believe after it and the intensive discussions it has caused over internet and media, both the creators and society will be more subtle for such films.

This is a very fine series. We are still getting to know the characters after episode 1, and they are all interesting and I'm looking forward to seeing what happens to each character and when and how the future episodes show us more of them. The cast is pretty amazing and all do a fantastic job. The story does grab you and has the potential to be very compelling as they are setting up interesting twists and mysteries.

This is all fiction, not a historically accurate portrait, and it's a really good piece of entertainment. I'm not a history buff but it would be interesting to follow which events depicted are actual historical fact and which are fictionalized for dramatic purposes. Waiting for more episodes!

I don't know the novel, but the first episode of the series captured my attention from the very first scenes. Outstanding scenography, brilliant cast, very good music and a fascinating story. I like the idea that the historical events are just a backdrop to the story and the team's goal is to recreate universal human relationships. The production is certainly large-scale and promising, I will follow the rest of the episodes with interest.

The storylines that were set in the first episode are a request for an interesting development, and the escape from the typical clichés in historical dramas gives a modern reading to both the drama and historical figures, which until now we know extremely one-sided.

Every now and again, a certain show or film emerges and captures the interest of the general public. One of those shows - if not the show is War of Letters

After binge watching the series twice I truly learned to appreciate the subtle details inexplicably place throughout the series. It 100% provided a medium that could defy viewers' expectations due to the phenomenal acting, cinematic sequences and stellar soundtrack.

War of Letters combines traditional aspect of storytelling while staying true to the original source material. Something often challenging to achieve at such scale.

It leaves ample space to the imagination allowing viewers to take time to fully absorb the content while simultaneously forcing viewers to ask for more.

The direction offers an intriguing and captivating plot which is enhanced by the engaging performance of the lead characters especially Varbanov's performance as Bayan. The raw emotional and psychological portrayal is thrillingly felt as the story and characters develop each episode.

The conceptual depth of the story leaves room for future development and viewers are ultimately left wanting more.

I would recommend as 100% binge worthy.

I love the series - I am starting to watch the episodes for a second time already and appreciate the intricate plot even more.

1. Bayan is exceptional. Wonderful, sexy, mesmerising, raw.

2. All the other actors are at extremely high level and put fantastic and believable performances.

3. The soundtrack is moving.

4. I like the pictures, though some battles scenes could have had more people in them to create impact and drama (appreciate this is likely a budget issue).

This series excited my interest in this part of the Bulgarian history which I had hardly revisited in 30 years. I want to learn more and watch more! Please make another series once this one is over! (with Bayan in it :-)