Following William Wallace ( Mel Gibson ) as the murder of his wife inspires him to lead the Scots in a war for independence against the English and King Edward I ( Patrick McGoohan ) from the late 1200s into the early 1300s, Braveheart stands as an enduring icon of epic cinema. While its greatness may be cemented in its five Academy Award wins, including Best Picture, its legacy in pop-culture has been forged through its poignant story of injustice and revenge, its focus on oppression and defiance, and, of course, its depiction of Scotland's natural beauty and unique culture.

Regardless of which of these qualities appeals to any given audience member most, there are a plethora of television series capable of recapturing Braveheart 's arresting tone . Ranging from h

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