Pillars of the Earth - Mini-Series

I watched the first 2 hours tonight. It's running on the Starz channel. I enjoyed the book on which the mini-series is based. As I wrote some years ago:

A Gothic cathedral stands, and rises, at the center of this story. If you have ever stared at one of these architectural behemoths and wondered how and why the structure was built, this book is for you. In the midst of a hair-raisingly violent story, you will come to understand the vital role of cathedrals in supporting town markets and the rise of a middle class.

Pillars of the Earth
is well worth a view
if costume-drama thrillers
appeal to you.