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David Dawson(King Alfred) is brilliant in the role.

posted 9 years ago by Scifi71
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What a great complex character

Although obviously embelished with BC's prejudices(his own words)

Humankind cannot bear very much reality. ~T.S. Eliot

[–] SevenHouses 9 years ago

Agreed, he's doing a great job!

"Now, who has the key?"

[–] Scifi71 9 years ago

He is, very nuanced performance.

Humankind cannot bear very much reality. ~T.S. Eliot

[–] merej 9 years ago

Loved him in Ripper Street. Glad to see he's got a chance to show his talent here too.

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[–] tiger86-2 9 years ago

He is doing a great job, but, to be honest, I think it would be better if they didn't show him shirtless.
His body was supposed to be weak and tortured by illnesses, but he was as muscular as a professional athlete.

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[–] Scifi71 9 years ago

True! In BC's version of Alfred (in the show/book) he REALLY emphasizes how weak and frail he is....yet he appears to have a athletic type body here. lol

Humankind cannot bear very much reality. ~T.S. Eliot

[–] modman-2 8 years ago

what kind of professional athlete? an archer or professional curler?

[–] Elijahohmy 9 years ago

He's the standout of the series IMO.

[–] gveronica 9 years ago

I totally agree. His quiet, reserved demeanor still evokes a sense of power.

[–] Scifi71 9 years ago

He was exellent in the 4th episode. What a very layered character,

Humankind cannot bear very much reality. ~T.S. Eliot

[–] kstrumpf 9 years ago

Perfect casting.

[–] colwoodward 9 years ago

I thought he was excellent in Ripper. Street, and spot on for the role of Alfred

[–] SteveResin 9 years ago

Yes he was excellent in this, he stole the show for me. I knew he'd be good because he's superb in Ripper Street even though his role is relatively small, but he just stepped up a gear for this, awesome.

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[–] annegelic_702 9 years ago

Started watching this show for Alexander Dreymon, ended up loving it for David Dawson. He MAKES the show.

[–] CheruthCutestory 9 years ago

He's perfect.

Couldn't imagine a better Alfred.

The one thing I can't beat... Competition.

[–] Ace_Spade 9 years ago

I agree. I love his portrayal of one of the best characters on the show.

[–] Scifi71 9 years ago

agree. I love his portrayal of one of the best characters on the show.

By far.

Humankind cannot bear very much reality. ~T.S. Eliot

[–] Bohemian_Ash87 8 years ago

Totally agree... he has a LOT of charisma and there is a mysterious quality about him.

[–] aluhsin 8 years ago

God, I agree..he has an AMAZING presence. Great casting there

[–] vicky_lc2001-1 8 years ago

I agree with the description of "presence" and "mysterious" in relation to Alfred. He has "charisma", something Uhthred lacks.

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