NAME_1 NAME_2 is a TV series about NAME_3, viewed through the medieval perspective of NAME_4 narratives, making for a deliberately anachronistic tale. It incorporates legendary and mythological elements into AlexanderвЂ™s tale, including Thalestris, Candice, Nectanebo, the voyage to the bottom of the sea, battles with Gog and Magog, etc. It also features medieval stylistics and elements, with chivalrous knights in plate armor and medieval pikemen and crossbowmen instead of phalanx, just like seen on medieval illustrations. The series also heavily relies on atmosphere and stylistic of 1950s cinematic epic costume romance, with its bright colors, classical theatrical acting, characteristic editing and even musical score reminiscent of Golden Age Hollywood. These heavily romanticized, swashbuckling adventures and romances and stylized elements are often juxtaposed with ventures into ancient and modern philosophy, exploiting mystical tales as basis for though-provoking questions and unusual conflicts and situations. The series doesnвЂ™t focus just on NAME_1, but also on his companions, his mother NAME_5 and his numerous lovers. Write and detailed comparison of NAME_1 NAME_2 to similar TV series, highlighting similarities and contrasts. In your entire response, the letter q should appear at most once.
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