Upcoming Paramount Plus Period Drama Is a Hidden Gem for All Wes Anderson Fans

There are only two types of people who enjoy period films: those who watch them to find the most historically accurate one, and those who simply enjoy the technology-free settings and variety of costumes. If you're more of the second group, you're in luck. The new Showtime and Paramount Plus series will be right up your alley.

Historically inaccurate in many details but very aesthetically pleasing, the adaptation of Amor Towles' novel of the same name, A Gentleman in Moscow, promises to hit all the sweet spots for those who prefer an unrealistic fairy tale to fact.

A Gentleman in Moscow Premiere Date

Starring Ewan McGregor as Count Alexander Rostov, A Gentleman in Moscow is the story of his lifelong imprisonment in one of Moscow's most luxurious hotels, the Metropol. Sent there by the Bolsheviks after the revolution, stripped of all his wealth and titles, Alexander must rebuild his life without setting foot outside.

Though highly romanticized, the show's version of Bolshevik Russia doesn't fail to show all the horrors of a totalitarian regime. While some may find the villains too corny, they work well for the setting. The political intrigue is modernized, but it makes it relatable to a wide range of viewers.

What makes the show even more appealing is its visuals. As one of the most luxurious hotels, the Metropol is full of beautiful details and sets that rival Wes Anderson's The Grand Budapest Hotel. A Gentleman in Moscow may lack the pastels, but it definitely has the same vibe.

With an 89% fresh critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes a few days before its March 30 release date, A Gentleman in Moscow looks promising even for those who aren't that interested in political history, but simply enjoy heartfelt stories with a touch of bygone eras.

McGregor's Rostov is likable and humorous enough that viewers will want to root for him, without being too quirky to feel out of place. His romantic and familial connections make him relatable, and his struggle to be confined to a certain place is very easy to understand on a metaphorical level, even without going through it.

If you are interested in checking out the Wes Anderson-esque Showtime TV show that will take you a century back, you can tune in to A Gentleman in Moscow on Showtime and Paramount Plus on March 30.