"A Gentleman in Moscow: Ewan McGregor's Captivating Performance Shines in Showtime's Period Drama"

The new series "A Gentleman in Moscow" on Paramount+/Showtime, based on the bestseller by Amor Towles, stars Ewan McGregor as a Russian Count living in a hotel attic for 30 years of Soviet history. McGregor's performance shines as the Count navigates life in the plush Metropol Hotel while facing the threat of execution if he steps outside. The series has been criticized for romanticizing Soviet horrors, but it also intensifies the unseen terror outside the hotel. McGregor's charm and the character's education in humanity make for a compelling watch, leading to a bittersweet ending that honors a man who follows the dictates of his heart.