La Vipère noire

I consider the first season to be the weakest one, albeit still excellent. My biggest problem is with Rowan Atkinson, who is too much like Mr.Bean here, which doesn’t sit well with me. I prefer him in more intelligent roles. On the other hand, Brian Blessed as Richard IV is absolutely brilliant in the first season, and he takes the spotlight in every scene he's in. (12/08/2016)

The first episode of the series still suffered from childhood illnesses, Rowan Atkinson appeared more like Mr. Bean with exaggerated facial expressions rather than Edmund Black Adder, and Brian Blessed was still finding his footing, so it didn't receive better ratings yet. But without any hesitation, I admit that I was thoroughly entertained in some parts. (06/12/2018)

Truth be told, the humor was occasionally quite desperate, but nonetheless, I had a great time because Brian Blessed was in full swing, and his King Richard stole the episode for himself when he reappeared on stage. It's interesting to see how Percy and Baldrick are still just inconspicuous background characters :-) (23/12/2018)

Because I have a similar relationship to the church as King Richard, I really enjoyed myself during the third episode, although it is true that Rowan Atkinson belonged to the weaker parts of the first series. Brian Blessed absolutely dominated that one for me. If I could ever travel to Turkey, I wouldn't dare to do it without him. (24/12/2018)

The fourth episode was just slightly weaker for me than the previous one. I had a great time again, medieval politics were quite tricky on their own, but King Richard moved through them like a fish in water. Miriam Margolyes was excellent, when I saw her in the movie Stalin as Nadezhda Krupskaya, every scene of hers reminded me of the Spanish Infanta and it was perfect. Fantastic role by Jim Broadbent :-) (25/12/2018)

Originally, I wanted to rate the episode with four stars, but then I realized that not only am I having a great time, but also that everyone who so easily accuses and condemns everyone around them without any real evidence should watch it. This goes for those who participate in similar campaigns like MeToo, if it's still ongoing. It's funny and enlightening. (25/12/2018)

The final episode of the first series did not evoke any great enthusiasm in me. As usual, King Richard was the best, but apart from him, the sixth episode didn't offer me much. This time, I didn't have an extremely fun time, I only laughed occasionally, and that's too little for this series. (26/12/2018)

The second season is an absolute treat. Rowan Atkinson doesn't rely on making goofy grimaces anymore but chooses to do comedy through spoken word. The cast is excellent, especially Miranda Richardson as Elizabeth I is fantastic and creates a similar atmosphere of joy and happiness among her favorites as Joseph Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili was able to spread among his comrades. (12/08/2016)

I really started to enjoy Edmund Blackadder with the first episode of the second series. Rowan Atkinson gave up his "bean-like" exaggerated acting and his hero began delivering sarcastic remarks, adding that typical humor that I find captivating. I had a great time and I'm glad that medicine doesn't resort to leeches for treatment as often as it used to. (26/12/2018)

With the first series, Brian Blessed also left, who I definitely miss in the series, but at least partially, he is being replaced by Miranda Richardson, who visibly enjoys the role of Elizabeth. The second episode perfectly contradicts the famous saying: "What you can do today, do not postpone it till tomorrow." Sometimes it is still worth waiting. (28/12/2018)

The third season should bear the subtitle ‘The Untold History of England’. As usual, an excellent affair in which the protagonist leaves the ranks of the nobility and must serve as a butler to the Prince Regent. The central trio of Rowan Atkinson, Tim McInnerny, and Tony Robinson have broken up, Tim McInnerny was replaced by Hugh Laurie, which was not a bad move at all. You could tell that the future doctor House was clearly enjoying the role of Prince George. (12/08/2016)

A fantastic conclusion to an excellent saga with a traditionally great cast and amazing humor with a slightly bitter aftertaste. Season 4 takes on an anti-war tone, giving you some food for thought while you are rolling on the floor laughing. The ending of the final episode was a masterpiece. (12/08/2016)