Texas — Rising

Produced by the History Channel and directed by Roland Joffé, Texas Rising is a 10-hour epic detailing the aftermath of the Battle of the Alamo and the subsequent rise of the .

In the context of historical media and regional programs, most commonly refers to a high-profile 2015 television miniseries, its companion historical literature, or a critical statewide early childhood certification program. 1. The Television Miniseries (2015) Texas Rising

While it skips the siege of the Alamo itself, the series dramatizes the Goliad Massacre and the decisive Battle of San Jacinto , which eventually led to the birth of the Republic of Texas. Produced by the History Channel and directed by

The ensemble cast features Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Captain Deaf Smith, Brendan Fraser as a Ranger, and Olivier Martinez as Santa Anna. The Television Miniseries (2015) While it skips the

Critics on Rotten Tomatoes and Variety noted its high production value and cinematography but criticized its historical inaccuracies and stereotypical characterizations. 2. Historical Non-Fiction Companion