A new historical drama is making waves on the streaming charts. With the year coming to a close,Shōgunmay well be synonymous with the subgenre. The epic, from creators Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks, and based on the novel by James Clavell, swept the Emmys and will be returning forShōgunseason 2. But there have been other standouts.
As much asShōgundominated the early months of 2024, it’s also been a solid year for well-known directors helping to spotlight historical dramas. Apple TV+ hadMasters of the Air, from the producing team of Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks, which was well-received. HBO hadThe Sympathizerfrom acclaimed director Park Chan-wook, a war drama that boasted one of the best premiere episodes on the small screen. Now, a new entry on the streaming charts is another excellent addition.
Say Nothing Is A Streaming Hit
It’s Also A Favorite With Critics
Reelgood, which tracks audience interest,shares thatSay Nothingis trending on the streaming charts.FX’s historical drama, which streams on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally, recently debuted and took the No. 7 in the TV-centric Top 10for the week of November 14 through to November 20,across all platforms. The television list was topped by the returningYellowstoneseason 5. Other entries includedLandman,Cross, andThe Day of the Jackal.
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The drama is also a standout on Rotten Tomatoes, currently holding a92% score based on 32 reviews, which averages out to an impressive 8.40/10. The audience score is also identical, 92% based on more than 100 ratings. Ben Gibbons’review ofSay NothingforScreen Ranthas been similarly glowing, calling the show and its exploration of the IRA “spectacular.”
What’s Say Nothing About?
It Comes From An Impressive Team
The nine-episode series is based on the 2018 book by author Patrick Radden Keefe, with Josh Zetumer adapting the story for TV. The story unfoldsin Northern Ireland during the conflict known as The Troublesand spans four decades. It starts with the disappearance of Jean McConville, a single mother of ten, who was abducted from her home in 1972 and never seen again. From there, the FX and Hulu adaptation focuses on a number of Irish Republican Army (IRA) members, offering a deep examination of a divided society.
The cast ofSay Nothingincludes Lola Petticrew, Hazel Doupe, Anthony Boyle, Josh Finan, and Maxine Peake in key roles. It also features a large group of supporting actors, such as Emma Quinn, Frank Blake, andThe Diplomat’s Rory Kinnear. But the biggest draw for the series may well be behind the camera, as the project hails from an esteemed group of writers and producers.
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Say Nothingis executive produced by Keefe, a reporter praised for his writing inThe New Yorker, and specifically for his work that inspired the FX series. Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson ofAmerican Crime Storyare among the producing team. Despite the heavy subject matter, which was highlighted with a gentler gaze inthe Kenneth Branagh filmBelfast,the acclaim and talent behind the adaptation makes it a late contender for one of the year’s best.
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Say Nothing explores the perspectives of Irish Republican Army members, delving into the extremes pursued in the name of beliefs, a divided society’s descent into conflict, and the enduring impact of radical violence on both victims and perpetrators, along with the emotional costs of maintaining silence.
