A short series, very Dickensian. The story of two families, and more importantly, the two matriarchs, bound together by a secret. A trademan’s wife and a Duchess find themselves adversaries and surprising allies, while villains are villainous. Some are redeemed, the just prevail and virtue is rewarded. The wonderful Tamsin Grieg and Harriet Walter lead …
A perfectly serviceable adaptation of a Trollope novel. Filled with snobbish people, young love, revenge and family secrets.
Adapted from a popular series of romantic novels, this series as adapted by Shonda Rhimes integrates Black characters (almost) without comment. A cheeky interpretation (many of the scenes are backed by “classical” versions of modern pop songs. Intrigue and romance, love thwarted, scheming mamas, gamblers and opera singers and innocent ladies – all narrated by …
A retelling of the beloved Anne of Avonlea books – this time with a bit of a darker underbelly. It’s fine – it doesn’t sugarcoat how hard Anne’s life must have been before joining the Cuthberts, and takes some creative license with embellishing those hardships. That said, it doesn’t really break any new ground.