Fair rating?War & Peace· Season 1 · Episode 1
Episode 1
Everyone is rattled in Russian aristocratic society when Napoleon Bonaparte's French army invades Austria, drawing Russia into a conflict. Everyone that is but hot-headed Pierre Bezukhov, who is a fan of the French's politics. Pierre's close friend Prince Andrei is excited for the conflict, as he thinks he may of found his purpose in life, fighting on the front line. Natasha, a beautiful, lively young woman is desperate to experience more of what the world has to offer, finds herself romantically inspired by her brother and his new beau.
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#5In Season 1of 6 rated episodes
#5All-timeof 6 rated episodes
−0.3vs season avgSeason 1 averages 7.2
2016First airedJanuary 3, 2016
Guest stars
Olivia Rossas Mademoiselle Bourienne
Matthew Staggas Nikolushka (Age 5-6)
Thomas Arnoldas Vassily Denisov
Guillaume Faureas Napoleon's Adjutant
Chloe Pirrieas Julie Karagina
Kate Phillipsas Lise Bolkonskaya
David Quilteras Tikhon
Kit Connoras Petya Rostov
Laurent Maurelas French ViscountJulia Rayneras Sophie Bezukhov
Paul Biddissas Captain Tushin
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Tom HarperDirector
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