DJariya

The U.S. television premiere of the dramatic ENCORE Original miniseries, "Titanic: Blood and Steel," is set to debut Monday, October 8th through Saturday, October 13 at 8pm et/pt on ENCORE. The 12-part miniseries will air over six consecutive nights, with two episodes airing back-to-back each night, as part of ENCORE's "Big Miniseries Showcase," a weekly programming destination of fan favorites and classic titles. Set in Belfast during the early 20th century, the 12-part miniseries depicts the story of historical figures, JP Morgan - played by Golden Globe(R) nominee Chris Noth ("The Good Wife," "Sex and the City," "Law and Order: Criminal Intent") - the Titanic owner who has ambitious dreams to build a passenger ship of unparalleled size and luxury, and Lord William Pirrie - played by Sir Derek Jacobi (The King's Speech, "The Borgias") - the struggling Chairman of the Harland and Wolff shipyard. Kevin Zegers ("Gossip Girl," Frozen) stars as the fictitious Mark Muir, a mysterious and inquisitive young scientist, who raises many valid questions about the quality and safety of steel throughout the ship's construction. Neve Campbell (Scream, "Party of Five") portrays Joanna Yaeger, a progressive American journalist with ulterior motives for reporting on the ship's maiden voyage. Alessandra Mastronardi (To Rome with Love, Nero Fiddled, Don't Tell) stars as Sofia Silvestri, a skilled copyist who seeks to break the societal constraints women experienced while living in a patriarchal age.


Trailer:

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Okay, I know most here have plenty to watch and are most likely behind. This premieres tonight on Encore. It's 12 parts. 2 episodes will air per night over the next 6 nights. Not sure if I can record these, but I'll see.

It actually has a decent cast unlike the ABC miniseries from earlier this year. Surprised to see Chris Noth and Neve Campbell on this.

resinrats

I think we all want to know who portrays 1st Officer Murdoch.

Geofferson

Not sure what kind of buzz this is generating. I'd like to tune in, just too much to watch as-is and already trying to catch up.

mphtrilogy

this is different then the downtown abby creator version right?

DJariya

This has nothing to do with the ABC miniseries. The ABC miniseries was only 4 parts and was just another re-telling of the sinking. This seems to be taking a slightly different angle about the building of the ship.

Defiant1

This is airing on CBC in Canada and I think three episodes have aired already (you can watch them online on their site). It's about the building of the ship. I think the final episode has the ship departing from Southampton.