The first temptation is , after the six episodes, to be very critic about this series.
But two excuses : it is a Netflix series for Netflix public. So, you know what can expect.
The second - the care for atmosphere, clothes and details. Indeed, this works as excuse for not brilliant historical films but , in this case, saves just a lot.
For acting - two names - Benedetta Porcaroli, Astrid Meloni, not ignoring the effort of Saul Nanni . Sure, subjective options.
The big problem , for me, was Kim Rossi Stuart. Behind see the first trailer, I considerated him too young for the role of Don Fabrizio Salina. After the first three episodes , I accepted a version like western character more than a Sicilian aristocrat. But he tries to propose his The Leopard, nod very faithful, for vulgar- brutal- cynical nuances by the hero of novel.
In fact, for many scenes, the book seems more an pretext, maybe an inspired option being for title The days of Concetta. The big sin - absence of nuances, reflected, in fair manner , by the version of Luchino Visconti.
Deva Cassel begins well and, the last episodes, becomes a beautiful doll.
But , sure, long time, I dreamed about a version in which Don Fabrizio was Alain Delon , the only , for me, with experience to explore, in wise manner, the role.
Sure, more than good intentions . And, maybe, after decades, possible in a 2058, at a century after publishing, another, better series inspired by this masterpiece.
Appreciation to Netflix for idea and for the kick to read ( again ) the novel writen by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa.
