Speaking to The Telegraph about her starring role, Blunt said: "I love a character with a secret. And I loved Cornelia's buoyancy, her hopefulness, her guilelessness. It's the worst thing ever when you open a script and read the words 'strong female lead'. That makes me roll my eyes – I’m already out. I’m bored. Those roles are written as incredibly stoic, you spend the whole time acting tough and saying tough things. If not, a thrilling, romantic, epic horse-opera is heading to your screen sometime next year, and I couldn’t be more excited.”

What starts off as a bit on the dull side, sees The English descending into being very arty-farty with slow motion shots, lots of mumbling, and not a lot of a sense of direction for the plot. Plus, too much of this is in the dark, so you can barely see what’s going on. Meanwhile, The A.V. Club said the show "has all the makings of a classic Western saga" and praised many elements including the performances, cinematography, and costumes, but were frustrated with the plot development, writing "there are hints of an in-depth, poignant tale hidden within The English, as Eli and Cornelia struggle with retaining parts of their identities after experiencing tragedy. But the show so explicitly wants to establish its Western atmosphere that the plot becomes an afterthought."Ramachandran, Naman (28 March 2023). "Kate Winslet, Kit Connor, 'The Traitors' Among Winners at U.K.'s Royal Television Society Awards". Variety . Retrieved 30 March 2023. The English leaves one in no doubt that America was founded and built upon blood and violence and life threatening struggle - and that 'the land of the free' is a sentiment that some citizens are probably yet to experience. Principal photography began in Spain in May 2021 and ended in September 2021. [9] Reception [ edit ] Bad Sisters" and "Banshees" lead this year's IFTA nominations". IrishCentral. 8 March 2023 . Retrieved 8 March 2023.

has been a treat full of some really good television shows and The English deserves to be right up there amongst those judged as the very best of the crop. You couldn't really have the show without them. And, let's be realistic, it wouldn't get greenlit without a star of Blunt's stature attached. But, for spoileriffic reasons, it's unlikely that Lady Cornelia will be doing much more roister-doistering on the plains, even though she made it out alive. On the other hand, The English is not sentimental. Its main characters endure their 'lot' with a resigned pragmatism and with little resentment - saving their revenge for those who truly deserve it, and otherwise only handing out justice when left with little other choice. Selected items are only available for delivery via the Royal Mail 48® service and other items are available for delivery using this service for a charge.The English review – Emily Blunt's sweeping western is a rare, sensational masterpiece". The Guardian. 10 November 2022 . Retrieved 15 November 2022. Eli’s about to be taken away to the police by Toby Jones, as Sebold Cusk (who makes up these names?), on his horse, on the grounds of murder, with Toby’s accent being of indeterminate American origin.