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Five questions about “The Terror”

Canadian Geographic’s experts share their final reflections on the AMC series, from its historical accuracy to its place in the Franklin Expedition canon
  • May 22, 2018
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The tenth episode of AMC’s The Terror brought the outstanding series to a close Monday, but Russell Potter and Stephen Smith aren’t done yet yet. Here, Canadian Geographic’s two reviewers weigh in on everything from their favourite characters in the series to what the show adds to the historical and fictional legacy of the Franklin Expedition.

Jared Harris as Francis Crozier, Adam Nagaitis as Cornelius Hickey
Jared Harris as Francis Crozier and Adam Nagaitis as Cornelius Hickey in a scene from episode 8 of The Terror. (Photo courtesy AMC)
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