While praised for its "vivid and transporting" production value, the series faced criticism for several historical blunders:
Covers 1894 (Nicholas II’s accession) to 1918 (the family's execution). The Last Czars
The story is framed by the character of Anna Anderson , the most famous of the many women who claimed to be the Grand Duchess Anastasia. Production: Filmed primarily in Lithuania and Latvia. Historical Accuracy & Reception While praised for its "vivid and transporting" production
Released on July 3, 2019, the series uses a hybrid format, blending high-budget dramatic reenactments with commentary from world-renowned historians. the series uses a hybrid format
Most notably, a scene set in 1905 shows the Red Square with Lenin’s Tomb , which wasn't built until 1924.