Fair rating?War & Peace· Season 1 · Episode 5
Episode 5
Napoleon invades Russia and preparations begin for another great battle against him.As the French army marches east, Marya is terrified to discover that her family is in danger and her father is refusing to listen.Natasha falls ill and Pierre helps care for her before making a decision that opens his eyes to the horrors of war. Andrei finds he cannot forgive Natasha, and vows to take revenge on his rival. Meanwhile, Helene struggles to manage a compromising situation.
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#3In Season 1of 6 rated episodes
#3All-timeof 6 rated episodes
+0.2vs season avgSeason 1 averages 7.2
2016First airedJanuary 31, 2016
Guest stars
Jessie Buckleyas Marya Bolkonskaya
Olivia Rossas Mademoiselle Bourienne
Matthew Staggas Nikolushka (Age 5-6)
Emily Taaffeas Katya
Rory Keenanas Bilibin
Guillaume Faureas Napoleon's Adjutant
Ben Lloyd-Hughesas Tsar Alexander
Otto Farrantas Petya
Jolyon Coyas Kaisorov
David Quilteras TikhonDainius Jankauskasas Andrei's Orderly
Terence Beesleyas General Benningsen
Oscar Pearceas Lieutenant Colonel
Fenella Woolgaras Catiche KuraginiCrew
Tom HarperDirector
Andrew DaviesWriterShows like War & Peace
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