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| Kevin Guthrie as working-class stiff Fergus Suter |
Yes, The English Game is another historical drama about class distinctions in the country known for its cavernous class divide. But this one is different. It takes place on green fields instead of manor houses and taps a real story for six-engrossing episodes on Netflix.
The story, which begins in 1885, chronicles the expansion of soccer (or Futbahl as it's called on that side of the pond) from an upper class pastime to a national sport that became the most popular game in the world.
Like Downton Abbey, it's a Julian Fellows series. Unlike Downton, the Movie Slut gives it a rave. Don't worry gals. It's not all punts and goals. There are also timeouts for romance, character development and exemplary behavior on and off the field. Think of it as the antidote for life in the time of Covid-19.
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