This miniseries is underrated and deserves more attention.
I can see why people were confused about the plot when it originally aired; viewers had to wait a whole week for the next episode. However, now that it's been released onto DVD it deserves a second chance from viewers. I recommend people "binge-watch" it, either all at once or at least break it up into two episodes per day.
The episodes correspond well, in my opinion, even though the overall plot isn't about one person (like in Jim Cameron's Titanic). The series jumps around between different mini-plots. The stories are sometimes re-told in future episodes through a different character's perspective. Again, the overall plot is much easier to understand when viewed all at once. Each episode builds on the previous one, adding more detail to the different characters' (some characters are completely fictional and others are based off of real passengers) lives.
Even though the costumes, set design, and CGI aren't as spectacular or accurate as in Jim Cameron's movie, they're still very impressive. There are some historical inaccuracies in this miniseries, but then again, there are inaccuracies in Jim Cameron's movie as well.
In short, I firmly believe that this spectacular miniseries is underrated and deserves a second chance.
I can see why people were confused about the plot when it originally aired; viewers had to wait a whole week for the next episode. However, now that it's been released onto DVD it deserves a second chance from viewers. I recommend people "binge-watch" it, either all at once or at least break it up into two episodes per day.
The episodes correspond well, in my opinion, even though the overall plot isn't about one person (like in Jim Cameron's Titanic). The series jumps around between different mini-plots. The stories are sometimes re-told in future episodes through a different character's perspective. Again, the overall plot is much easier to understand when viewed all at once. Each episode builds on the previous one, adding more detail to the different characters' (some characters are completely fictional and others are based off of real passengers) lives.
Even though the costumes, set design, and CGI aren't as spectacular or accurate as in Jim Cameron's movie, they're still very impressive. There are some historical inaccuracies in this miniseries, but then again, there are inaccuracies in Jim Cameron's movie as well.
In short, I firmly believe that this spectacular miniseries is underrated and deserves a second chance.