Series synopsis
The Last Czars is a British drama war & politics documentary television series that premiered on Netflix on July 3, 2019. It ended on July 3, 2019. It stars Robert Jack, Oliver Dimsdale, Samuel Collings and Ben Cartwright.
When social upheaval sweeps Russia in the early 20th century, Czar Nicholas II resists change, sparking a revolution and ending a dynasty.
Premise
When social upheaval sweeps Russia in the early 20th century, Czar Nicholas II resists change, sparking a revolution and ending a dynasty.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Robert Jack as Nicky
- Oliver Dimsdale as Pierre
- Samuel Collings as Sandro
- Ben Cartwright as Rasputin
- Elsie Bennett as Ella
- Susanna Herbert as Alix
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | July 3, 2019 | July 3, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Chosen One Czar Nicholas II takes the Russian throne in 1894 and rejects modern ideas to embrace a pure autocracy. Tragedy marks his coronation day. |
July 3, 2019 |
| 2 |
The Boy Russia’s disastrous war against Japan prompts civil unrest. Prince Alexei is diagnosed with hemophilia, and Siberian mystic Rasputin steps in. |
July 3, 2019 |
| 3 |
Anarchy Rasputin’s influence grows. The Romanovs retreat into a bubble of luxury while the czar's forces brutally suppress protests by a starving populace. |
July 3, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 3, 2019 |
| Last aired | July 3, 2019 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday |