The Hollow Crown: Henry IV Part 2 continued the series in brilliant fashion TV Review: The Hollow Crown: Henry IV Part 2 was a richly shot if not at times confusing master class in acting, with all involved relishing their roles.
Tom Hiddleston shines in The Hollow Crown: Henry IV Part 2 (Picture: BBC)
Just to reiterate, this is not Shakespeare for the masses. It hasn't been updated in any way shape or form, which could explain the plethora of famous faces in it - a ploy to get people to tune in.
However the show itself doesn't suffer for it. Like the previous two parts before it is richly shot and expertly performed, with each and every actor involved delivering their Shakespearean dialogue with utter relish.
Despite all the visual opulence there are performances that stand out. Simon Russell Beale as the rotund, bearded Falstaff was a tour de force of wit, which contrasted very well with his tender, horiztonal scenes with Maxine Peake.
Jeremy Irons continued to be, well, Jeremy Irons, displaying the King's slow, wild-eyed unravelling in a way that could be grasped through the archaic speech. The 'O thou dull God' monologue was a particular highlight out of many. But then again, he is Jeremy Irons and no one expected anything less.
Avengers Assemble star Tom Hiddleston finally came into his own, having come across as a bit of a second fiddle to Irons in the previous instalment. Chiselled, naked torso aside he gave a captivating performance. Henry V should be a right royal treat.
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