In 1670, King Charles II granted Hudson's Bay Company vast lands creating a dominant fur trading monopoly. By late 1700's, other interests seek to increase their slice of the pie. Lord Benton (Alun Armstrong), feared ruthless company leader, is on his way back to the New World to stop his old protege Irish-Native outlaw Declan Harp (Jason Momoa). Declan is trying to unite various factions to fight against The HBC. Sokanon is his native supporter. Michael Smyth and Clenna Dolan are trying to steal gun powder from a British ship when they get stuck on board going to the New World. Benton sends Michael out to lure Declan into a trap but he is converted to Declan's cause. Grace Emberly is the local tavern owner. Captain Chesterfield tries to take over while appeasing Benton's obsessions. Elizabeth Carruthers takes over her dead husband's Montreal business.
The ambition is big and it may be too big. Jason Momoa shows his star quality. I like most of the actors. The story gets a bit clunky. The bigger issue is that it wants to tell a vast story. It's set in many places. It skips over time and travel which makes the plotting even more ragged. Despite being problematic, Momoa's star quality continues to shine and it makes the show intriguing.
The ambition is big and it may be too big. Jason Momoa shows his star quality. I like most of the actors. The story gets a bit clunky. The bigger issue is that it wants to tell a vast story. It's set in many places. It skips over time and travel which makes the plotting even more ragged. Despite being problematic, Momoa's star quality continues to shine and it makes the show intriguing.