BBC iPlayer is currently streaming the 2016 adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's 'War and Peace', a drama that has captivated audiences and earned perfect scores from many viewers. The six-part series, produced by BBC Cymru Wales, first aired in 2016 but remains a popular choice for those seeking a binge-worthy historical drama.
The series features Paul Dano, Lily James, and James Norton in principal roles, and follows Russian aristocratic families during the Napoleonic era. It focuses on Natasha Rostova, Pierre Bezukhov, and Prince Andrei Bolkonsky as they navigate romance, social expectations, and personal transformation amid the turmoil of Napoleon's Russian campaign from 1805 to 1812.
Viewers have taken to Reddit to praise the series, with one calling it 'so good. So sad. So heartbreaking. So beautiful.' Another described it as 'one of my all-time favourites' and praised Paul Dano's performance and the 'sublime' soundtrack. One fan awarded it a perfect '10/10'.
The drama has even inspired some to read the original novel, with one viewer admitting: 'I watched it because I admitted to myself I'd probably never read the novel, and then I liked the miniseries enough, it made me go buy a copy.' Another said: 'I wish I could watch it again for the first time. One of my favourite period dramas ever.'
War and Peace is available to stream for free on BBC iPlayer.
