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By Polly Conway
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Semi-accurate docuseries about Greek leader has violence.
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Alexander: The Making of a God
What's the Story?
Archaeologists excavate sites in current-day Alexandria in the hopes of discovering more about the legendary Greek war hero Alexander the Great. Back in 336 BC, Alexander is a 20-year-old prince in hiding. Between expert talking heads sharing their knowledge of Alexander's rise to fame, re-enactments highlight moments of personal and family drama, like a drunken, chaotic wedding that ends in death. After his father's murder, Alexander becomes king of Macedon, blaming the Persians for his death. How will his rivalry with their ruler Darius play out?
Is It Any Good?
This fluffy docu pieces together what historians know of Alexander the Great and adds a little conjecture. Alexander: Making of a God isn't totally sure what it wants to be. Viewers are pulled into the dramatic, almost campy re-enactments, only to be interrupted by a scholar who fills in the rest of the scene. Some shows succeed at this kind of back-and-forth, but this series hasn't mastered it. It's hard to take seriously as a fully historical documentary, but it's a little bit fun to watch Alexander's soapy rise to become a military mastermind.
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Families can talk about documentaries. How do you know their sources are correct? Is it possible to tell when they might exaggerate the truth for entertainment purposes?
What made Alexander a great leader?
TV Details
- Premiere date : January 31, 2024
- Cast : Buck Braithwaite
- Network : Netflix
- Genre : Educational
- Topics : History
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- Last updated : October 7, 2025
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