Loosely based on true events, The Woman King follows the story of The Kingdom of Dahomey and their quest in eradicating slavery from their state. The story is powerful and presented as a massive action entertainer. The screenplay standing at 135 minutes is about the apt length for the drama.

The first thing that I did notice is the manner in which the African culture was represented through the costumes. That itself did give me an upbeat vibe to the drama that does open with elaborate action sequence. The choreography here was amazing and I was drawn into the drama almost instantly. There were no real jump cuts that would fool the audience, it was a rousing start to the drama that represented the warrior women community of Dahomey.

Slowly you are tactfully introduced to the background of the drama and the internal conflicts between two kingdoms one of which also does have a stake with the slavers. The drama is engrossing and interesting that will keep you engaged throughout. There are some interesting subplots including that of a young girl and her slowly evolved relationship with the protagonist that does add to the emotional quotient of the drama really well.

The drama may feel one-dimensional with any layers to it but the extravagant action combat sequences along with parts of self discovery and triumph more than compensate for the minor flaw. Also, the drama does well in dismantling the patriarchy in an effective manner. The events leading up to the final act are good and the final act is supremely satisfying. The outro rounds up the drama pretty well leaving you with a feeling of satisfaction and triumph. So overall, the screenplay is really well written and an absolute winner!