Genre: TV Series
Grade: A-
Notable People: Sofia Helin, Tobias Santelmann, Kyle MacLachlan, Created by: Alexander Eik
Title: Atlantic Crossing
Review: another fine series from the great storytellers at PBS’ Masterpiece. Set at the early part of the second world war, this is the well told story of Norway’s fight to not fall under Nazi dominion and of the Norwegian royal family –with highlights on the Crown Princess’ intimate and unusual friendship with President Roosevelt. Alternating between Norway, London and Washington, it is extremely well grounded in real people and real events –but with the license for wonderful storytelling. It’s also a quite revealing look at the lives of FDR and Eleanor Roosevelt. Helin is wonderfully understated as the heroic Crown Princess and Kyle MacLachlan comes as close as I’ve seen to capturing the idiosyncratic Roosevelt. Quite the inspiring story.