Patrick Swayze in North and South
A miniseries centering on the complicated history leading up to and during the American Civil War is likely not the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the name Patrick Swayze. And yet, North and South is considered one of the best historical epics ever produced for television, and is the seventh highest-rated miniseries of all time, according to the Tribune-Star. Swayze stars as southerner Orry Main opposite James Read's northern counterpart, George Hazzard.
✕ Remove Ads But North and South isn't just about the moral conflict at the heart of all great Civil War dramas. It's about normal people figuring out how to move on with their lives. It's about how not to let tragedy overwhelm a person and how to find love in the most impossible circumstances.
✕ Remove Ads Related Steven Spielberg's Award-Winning Western Miniseries Starring Josh Brolin and Keri Russell Was an Epic Television Event "The only history a man knows for certain is that small part he owns for himself." ✕ Remove Ads Patrick Swayze plays the part incredibly well. Even considering these egregious character flaws, he's a generally likable protagonist. We may not understand his outdated or immoral practices, but we understand him as a character. Indeed, we even root for his happiness with Madeline, who is trapped in a loveless and abusive marriage. The way Swayze can win us over, even if he struggles to see some of the errors of his own ways, is no small feat for an actor to convey.
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