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Episodes 4 and 5 of “A Gentleman in Moscow” mark a turning point for Ewan McGregor’s Count Alexander Rostov as he tests his paternal nature

Life at the Metropol is getting better for Alexander—which is great if you’re the Count, but bad if you’re the audience looking for an entertaining episode.

Ben Blackall / Paramount+At the beginning of A Gentleman in Moscow’s episode, Alexander (Ewan McGregor) stands at the edge of the Metropol Hotel’s roof. He looks like he’s about to jump into the night. Those godforsaken communists are ruining everything! Right before he can make that fatal tumble, though, we go back in time—from Alexander’s 1,667th day at the hotel back to his 1,638th day. Let’s see how he got to this low point during his stay at the Met...

Count Alexander Rostov is at the end of his rope following the death of his grandmother, especially since Stalin is set to visit the Metropol Hotel.