The Controversy Surrounding Cleopatra's Portrayal in Netflix's Docuseries.
Netflix's upcoming documentary series, Queen Cleopatra, portrays the Egyptian queen as a Black woman, which has sparked controversy and criticism from some who claim that Cleopatra was white. However, the limited series features diverse experts who agree that speculation and theorizing are not the same as fact, and that Cleopatra's skin color does not change the story being told. The director of the series, Tina Gharavi, defends her casting decision and portrayal of the ruler, stating that Cleopatra's race has long been portrayed as a mystery and historians have yet to find documentation confirming her mother's background. All four episodes of Queen Cleopatra premiere on May 10, 2023, on Netflix.