Titanic (2012 TV series)

Titanic is a four-part historical drama television miniseries written by Julian Fellowes, creator of Downton Abbey. It premiered on ITV in the United Kingdom on March 25, 2012, and on ABC in the United States on April 14, 2012, coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the RMS Titanic.

The series tells the story of the ill-fated voyage of the Titanic, focusing on a diverse group of characters from various social classes, from the wealthy elite to the working-class passengers in steerage. Unlike many previous depictions of the disaster, Titanic employs an ensemble cast and a structure where the same events are re-examined from the perspectives of different characters each episode.

The plot interweaves the personal dramas of the passengers and crew with the historical events leading up to and including the sinking. Themes explored include class divisions, love, heroism, cowardice, and survival. The miniseries aims to portray a complex and nuanced depiction of the social dynamics and human stories present on board the Titanic.

Key cast members include Linus Roache, Geraldine Somerville, Celia Imrie, and Toby Jones. The production involved extensive research and attempted to recreate the ship and its era authentically.

Despite the popularity of Julian Fellowes' previous work, Titanic received mixed reviews. While some praised its scale and ambition, others criticized the writing, pacing, and historical inaccuracies. The miniseries was also compared unfavorably to other adaptations of the Titanic story, including the 1997 film directed by James Cameron.