The production involved four directors and five cinematographers and featured over 100 speaking roles.

Incovering major American historical themesthrough multiple storylines and characters, the miniseries is often compared with other historical sagas.

Donald Pleasence, in the role of Sam Purchas, brings another unsettling character to life.

Mark Harmon, Timothy Dalton, and Richard Chamberlain from Centennial

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The massive cast of characters offers a look at the different facets of the American West.

And yet, through it all, the rocks, the mountains, the rivers have endured everything.

Hands-down the most underrated 007 ever.

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The series is groundbreaking for its layered storytelling and not taking sides in the conflict.

But it’s not the only or even the first one to do so.

It is praiseworthy in lending the series a credible sense of authenticity.

Sand Creek Massacre Scene in Centennial

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Centennialis available to stream on STARZ in the U.S.

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