PICS: The reaction to the first episode of RTÉ’s 1916 was extremely positive

A great start to a fascinating documentary.

The first episode of 1916 aired last night on RTÉ One and proved to be a really interesting watch. Part one of the three-episode series focused on the build-up to the Easter Rising and the impact that these events had abroad, especially in the heavily Irish-populated New York. With contributions from notable Irish and American historians and narration provided by Liam Neeson, the documentary went down extremely well with viewers. https://youtu.be/5MRnEjSOyds Clip via YouTube/RTÉ - IRELAND’S NATIONAL PUBLIC SERVICE MEDIA Take a look at the overwhelmingly positive reaction.

Every man women and child should watch #1916 on @rte excellent documentary to revive who we are #Irish @Independent_ie @JOEdotie

— Barry Dempsey (@debarry78) February 10, 2016

That @rte #1916 doc on last night was probably the most engaging thing I've seen on TV in quite a while. Looking forward to the next one. — Ian O'Doherty (@odohertyian) February 11, 2016

Literally the best documentary I've ever seen - and that includes ones about bears. #1916RTE #1916Rising

— Aideen Casey (@aideencasey) February 10, 2016

It's not perfect but the 1st installment of the big budget documentary #1916 on @rte was excellent. Good to see so many actual historians on — David Toms (@daithitoms) February 11, 2016

This 1916 documentary is class. @rte credit where credit is due.

— Cathy Power (@cathypower) February 10, 2016

I would listen to Liam Neeson read the phonebook. #Rte #1916 — Jessica Dunne (@JessDunne91) February 10, 2016

#1916 was brilliant last night 1 WELL DONE #RTE

— Thomas Byrne (@MozzyThomas) February 11, 2016

Well done @rte #1916 doc is a masterpiece of storytelling. A wonderful window to the rebirth of our country. Neeson is awesome as narrator. — Robert O Donnell (@rfodonnell) February 10, 2016

The 1916 documentary on @rte was absolutely excellent! Really looking forward to the 2nd episode. @ireland2016

— Rory Gaughan (@RoryGaughan) February 10, 2016

Fair play to @rte #1916 documentary very staunch #LiamNesson — Denis Glynn (@DenisGlynn) February 10, 2016

Learned more in part one of #1916 documentary than years of history at school #quality #rte #LiamNeeson #EasterRising

— Áine (@AinYeah) February 10, 2016

I miss Nationalistic Liam Neeson. I want a sequel to Michael Collins. #MickyCollins2 #ThisTimeItsPersonal #1916RTE #1916Rising — Aideen Casey (@aideencasey) February 10, 2016

Kudos to @rte for #1916 excellent production with a great variety of contributors

— David Morrissey (@dave_pats) February 10, 2016

One of the best things on RTE in a long time #1916 documentary — KE nidge (@skidgek) February 10, 2016

Brilliant, emotional and thought provoking. Superbly produced. Well done @rte . Best hour of TV in a very long time. #1916

— Guy Fagan (@guyfagan) February 10, 2016

Superb first episode of #1916 .... and Michael Collins himself narrating! Well done @rte #1916Rising #LiamNeeson — Maura O'Neill (@MauraONeill1) February 10, 2016

Naturally, there were also comparisons made to the controversial series, Rebellion.

Hard to believe the same @rte that brought us tonight's masterful #1916 documentary are the same ones who inflicted #Rebellion on us!

— Niall Ó Donnghaile (@NiallSF) February 10, 2016

Really enjoying the 1916 documentary on RTE. It has removed the bad taste left by Rebellion. Excellent scene setting this episode. #rte1916 — John P. O'Sullivan (@johnnysull) February 10, 2016