All presented multi-series paintings are saturated with the historical spirit of centuries past and reflect the era and customs of that time. Many series from the list delight fans of the historical genre for several seasons.
10. The Musketeers
TV series "Musketeers»Opens the ranking of the best historical paintings of this year. Three brave heroes: Athos, Aramis and Partos are on guard of France and its king, Louis the eighteenth. They are not alien to love affairs, inspiring brave heroes to exploits. Valor, honor and courage - these are the main qualities of comrades. A multi-part picture appeared in 2014. The second season was released in January 2015 and became no less popular among lovers of historical cinema.
9. Versailles
«Versailles"- a 2015 series about the fate of Louis the fourteenth, who ascended the throne of France at the age of four. For a long time, his mother, Anna of Austria, ruled the country. After her death, the reins pass into the hands of the young king. The circumstances make the king leave the throne and flee. Louis settles in the quiet village of Versailles, where he is plotting against his enemies in order to regain legal power. The multi-part painting with particular accuracy reflected the era and conveyed the spirit of that time. The series is one of the best historical films of the year.
8. Black sails
Historical series "Black sails»Tells about the life of the legendary pirates of the Caribbean under the leadership of Captain Flint. The British are fighting a fierce battle with the "lords of the sea", trying to destroy them. But the fearless leader of the sea robbers Flint is already making a plan to repel the British fleet. In addition, he intends to defeat the attacking troops and plunder them. The serial film conveys the atmosphere of the 18th century - the time of pirate attacks on ships for the purpose of profit. The serial film that saw the sequel this year is one of the best foreign historical films of 2015.
7. Here
«Here"- a dramatic series about the historical figure, the pharaoh Tutankhomon. For a short term, he was able to go down in the history of Egypt as one of the legendary figures. As a ten-year-old, Tutankhamun became the ruler of all of Egypt. The first years of the young ruler is under the tutelage of the vizier, who served the boy’s father. As they grow older, Tutankhomon begins to understand what responsibility fell on his young shoulders, and tries to solve the military issue related to the attacks of the Titans on the Egyptian people.
Pharaoh marries his sister, and they are trying to conceive a child who will become the heir and future ruler of Egypt. But the heir to the throne was never destined to be born. The Egyptian king dies at the age of nineteen, and power passes into the hands of his guardian, Aya. The series has many historical inaccuracies. Nevertheless, the picture is included in the rating of the best multiseries foreign films of this year.
6. Exiled
The action of the series "Exiled»Takes place in the 18th century on Australian lands. England at that time had a huge impact on the whole world. The state has seized more and more new lands in its possession. Having reached an unknown country, Australia, the military set up tents for settlement. The British still do not suspect what a surprise a foreign land is preparing for them. People fall into the power of predatory animals, which have their own “laws” and rules. It is not so easy for a civilized man in the wild, where wild animals "rule". The premiere of the serial film was held in March 2015.
5. The Last Kingdom
TV series "Last kingdom»Describes the historical events of the 9th century. Most of the English state is dominated by the Vikings. The Kingdom of Wessex, which is ruled by Alfred the Great, is not going to obey the barbarians and is standing guard over its independence. In the center of the plot, the son of a Saxon nobleman abducted by the Vikings is Uhtred. They raised a real warrior who knows all the tactics and strategies of attack. The young man faces a difficult choice: to take the side of the warriors who became his family for him or to defend the independence of his native country. The multi-part picture is included in the 10 best historical series of this year.
4. Gallipoli
«Gallipoli"- the 2015 series describing the events of the Battle of the Dardannels during the First World War. At the center of events are four young Australian soldiers who have fallen on Gallipoli Island to carry out a military operation. Unfolding military events are intertwined with love dramas. The war is merciless to all, taking away the closest and dearest. The events of that time are narrated by the main characters of the series. The film is among the ten best historical films of foreign cinema.
3. Karl, king and emperor
«Karl, king and emperor»Is one of the three best historical series of this year. Karl is one of the legendary and most influential personalities in the history of Europe. Against the backdrop of historical wars, the life of the Spanish king, his love affairs and conflicts with political enemies is presented. The Spanish king sought to create an indestructible empire, and he managed to conquer many new lands.
2. Vikings
Continuation of the series "Vikings"Will talk about further travels of the brave leader of the Viking tribe Ragnar Lodbroka. In the first part, a brave warrior kills the local ruler Haraldson in a duel and becomes the new jarl. Together with the army, the Viking goes overseas, to the shores of English civilization. In the new part, Lodbrok will appear before the viewer, matured and wise life experience of the Viking. He is again drawn to uncharted lands, where new dangers and battles await him along with the army. This is one of the best and colorful. historical series of 2015.
1. The besieged
«Besieged"- the Spanish series of 2015, which occupies a leading position in the ranking, tells about the deposition of Chile by Indian tribes. The natives defended their rights to the territory - the Spaniards, in turn, defended the honor of their country. About 500 Spaniards were imprisoned at Fort Villarrica and fought with the Indians for three years. Of the fifty thousand Spaniards inhabiting the fort, only a few managed to stay alive.
Historical, military events are intertwined with a love drama, which gives the series more tragedy. The bloody struggle between the two nations was called the Araucan War and is considered one of the most tragic episodes in the history of Spain.