This show does not appear to have its own Subreddit. So this is a place to talk about the second season. Spoilers for all episodes (as far as 2x06).

Hello everyone! I am a big fan of anything that is set before the 21.st century, however shows that are based on crime solving are a particular favourite as I grew up watching Poirot and Miss Marple. One of my favourite comfort shows is Miss Fisher’s murder mysteries and recently I finally got around to watch the 60s remake I was wondering if there are any shows that have a similar vibe to these two? A woman PI helping a detective to solving mysteries? If you have any recommendation I would much appreciate it!

Just curious to know people's opinions on modern period dramas and films. I've noticed they are a lot more comical nowadays (Persuasion, Emma 2020 etc.) but not much of a fan of these newer adaptions. The dialogues lack the emotion and depth, and seem so rushed to me now.

I know of course these period shows and films are trying a different take and attempting to be more playful and perhaps reach a wider audience, but to me it ruins the work of the original authors.

Wondering what other people's thoughts are!

PBS just announced the US premiere (UK is Nov 10th, 2024).

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBwKckSyRem/?igsh=MWduZmppYW56bGpzbQ==

Let's welcome Gigi Griffis to her AMA! Her sequel to The Empress releases next month alongside season 2 of the show on Netflix. Griffis would love to answer all the questions you have for her about period drama writing, working with Netflix, and anything you can think of!

Gigi will pop in and answer questions through out the day and tomorrow so please be patient.

Welcome, Gigi! We're so happy to have you here!

(I'm posting this around 9:30pm mountain time in the US Oct 29th. Gigi will start answering questions when she wakes up in a few hours on Oct 30th as she currently lives somewhere in Europe.)

Is there a book or series of books that hasn't been made into a movie/series yet that you'd want to see? Since intellectual property is so highly valued and regarded nowadays, there have been a lot of adaptions brought to the big screen (good and bad). But there are still so many books and book series that haven't yet.

What are some books that you love to see become movies? Do you think it would be successful?

You can name ones whose rights have yet to be acquired or whose development appears to be stalled.

First of all, wow, the way she performed arrogance and sadism was delightful!

But something I don’t understand… why did Marquise de Merteuil turn on Vicomte de Valmont so hatefully?

Her whole speech about “My victory wasn’t over [your lover] but over you [Valmont],” seemed like a long-standing grudge. Over what?

Did she really declare war on him and arrange his fatal duel over jealousy for his affections?

I didn’t think Merteuil cared that much who Valmont got involved with. She seemed to enjoy using him as a lover, but not to take it so personally.

Then when Valmont died, she fell to pieces!

Napoleon's Wars, people. Very underrepresented in film. At least to costume designers...

Is anyone watching the Hardacres on channel 5?

I'm struggling with it, one minute they are broke the next they managed to buy a mannor house without even looking at it.

I just finished the crown and since it’s Halloween week I’m wondering if there are any spooky ish period shows or movies out there?

I am not into gore or anything really scary/violent like scream or the Halloween/Michael Myers franchise but I could do a show with like ghost in it or a mystery or like witchery/magic. Or even anything with like Mary Shelley or Edgar Allen Poe type characters. Thanks in advance 👻 🪄 🔮 🎃

Edit: THANK YOU ALL!! So many good recommendations to choose from 😊 you guys are amazing for this.

If you have Hulu and haven't seen it, I highly recommend it. Takes place in 1850s Australia and follows a thief turned surgeon. Lots of fun and a cute romance as well.

As a 5 foot tall, highly successful woman who had been infantilized most of my life, I want to scream every time they bring up her height or stature. Infuriating and well written!

It’s been 5 years since its release and I still have such mixed opinions. Am I missing something?

To be understood correctly, I know that Bridgerton clothes are not so historically accurate and also the show isn't, but still I can't find a better-known reference. Generally speaking, I mean this:

https://preview.redd.it/9qssho16eixd1.jpg?width=619&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4ea38bc1f024e48556d593847dc1423818892469

Or something close to it. As far as for today, I know only Bridgerton, movies/TV shows based on the Jane Austen books, War and Peace and somehing from my country, I think. But I quite like this fashion and I would like to see it more. Anyone?

Mary Reilly (1996) has a star studded cast and is a perfect period piece/horror movie to suit your Halloween fancy! Julia Roberts plays housekeeper to Dr Jekyll as he begins experiments and descends into madness as Mr Hyde! It’s available on Prime, highly recommend!

im really into midnight at pera palace and vatanim sensin. if u could recco shows/movies similar like those i would very much appreciate.