I'm an ethnically ambiguous actress, meaning I could play different backgrounds (i.e., White, Middle Eastern, Latin, Italian, etc.). I love period dramas. I've watched a ton of shows on PBS Masterpiece. I even visited the Cotswolds and Belheim Palace to live out my Downtown Abbey dream. 🙂

I understand wanting to depict historical characters close to what they looked like, but there are plenty of PBS Masterpiece series where casting could have diversified the ensemble and character leads.

To casting directors and producers (if you're in this group): Representation matters.

I'm on season 1, episode 2 - the acting is good, but I'm not in love with the characters like I was with Grantchester. I'm only watching for Shaun Evans because he's a natural, but Roger Allam is playing it too cool and his melancholic face annoys me. 😅

Should I keep watching? Does it get better?

Three weeks back someone hailed 'North and South' as magical. After watching Larkrise to Candleford they might change their countenance. Scenic beauty , Laura's entanglements , Twister's crooked but harmless way , Queenie's compassion for those around her even though she never had children of her own, Robert Timmins' principled stand on matters concerning poor folk, the Pratt sisters who take to gossip with endeavoring devotion. There's too much to point out but I fear this thread will be too long.

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This show deserves a sub of its own. Its good seeing actors from bleak house and north and south in this too. My only quarrel was its length. It took me under two weeks to complete that I now fear watching 'Call the midwife'. Vanity Fair series will be the one to replace it seeing as its only 1 season long.

My favorite episode is where Alfie was to be King of the harvest and all the rest of the series. The least favorite part was whenever James Dowlland shows up on screen.

Happy watching to those who intend to watch it.

I love period dramas and I have for years. The only issue is that either they look like they were produced by a middle school, it’s a porno, OR it’s a really good show. So it’s hard to find good ones. I need a show set in the 1700s or below, and it needs to be a romance drama and not a war drama. Does anyone have ANY suggestions 😭

Yes I am aware I'm over a decade late

F Tier

• Philip (no redeeming qualities)
• Twister Turrell (proof that even a useless musician can pull)
• Sir Timothy (acts as if Dorcas is a coward when he is the one in a position of social power, emotionally cucks his young wife, gets jealous when Dorcas finally finds a hot teacher, extreme privilege but victim mentality)
• Prudence "Pearl" Pratt (lol)
• Cabbage Patterson (lmao)
• Caroline Arless (rofl)
• Walter Arless (roflmao)
• Master Amos (Toxic AF, slapping is not a kink unless consent is given)
• Zillah (I don't know why I've given mah HOLE LaIF to this POST OFFACE)
• Matthew (Matthew died on the way back to his home planet)
  • Celestia Bryce-Coulson (yeuck)
  • Mr Rushton (dude, you're embarrassing yourself)
  • Benedict Marley (why does this guy always play a slightly slimy perv?)

D Tier

• Mr Reppington (smart but cowardly and self flagellating. Kindly but self absorbed)
• Mister Amos (down, boy, down)
• Thomas Brown (I can abide the autism but not the blinkered outlook)
• Robert Timmins (Occasionally being nice does not excuse being emotionally abusive to your wife)
• Lil Spicer (tomboy in denial. Accept yourself, girl)
• Føsher Bløøm (Øh the løng tailed tits, kiss me øi'm øirish)
• James Dowland (saying that you didn't set out to court Miss Lane would not excuse your selfish ignorance even if it was true)
• Nan Carter (horny for bad boys is not a personality)

C Tier

• Emma Timmins ("my neighbours are poor losers! Candleford are upjumped wankers! Everybody is stupid except me")
• Laura Timmins (alright I guess)
• Daniel Parrish (i aM A jOuRnaLIsT)
• Gabriel Cockring (dumb and intemperate)
• Lionel Dallas (puts in a lot of effort, sounds a bit desperate, pornstar name)
• Patty (domestic bliss but sassy mum energy)
• Mrs Patterson (not her fault Victorian medicine is wack)

B tier

• Ruth "Ruby" Pratt (might be a nice person if shown a good example and separated from her sister)
  • Dorcas Lane (a little overbearing but imagine if she weren't being gaslit to fuck)
  • Margaret (poor, traumatized thing with a sweet heart)
  • Molly "Cinderella Doe" Mears (Poor thing, a bit transparent tho)
  • Emily Mullins (not as stupid as she seems)

A Tier

• Alfie Arless (Take the job offer you sweet, ignorant melon)
• Minnie (Adorkable, literally just needs a bit of respect and experience)
• Mr Dellerfield (a little too eager but that wouldn't be a sin if he stayed constant)
• Queenie Turrell (need I say more)

S Tier

• Enid Fairly (powerful lesbian queen)
• Lady Adelaide (being a city girl doesn't mean you deserve that treatment, find you a man who appreciates you)

What made "A French Village" compelling was its focus on regional politics and issues during World War II. I'm hoping to find something similar, preferably in a language other than English, that delves into civilian life in that region during the war.

I had heard bad reviews about this show so I stayed away. Well I'm watching it now, and I am really enjoying it. If you haven't seen it, please give it a chance.

Hello! I am looking for period dramas without to much sex. I personally hate seeing sex on screen unless it is a loving type of sex but considering modern societies Hollywood I think it is hard to find on screen. I don’t mind a small scene of it but it truly does make me uncomfortable but every popular period drama I’ve watch the last couple days has it! (Also there is nothing wrong if you personally don’t mind watching it’s just not for me) Edit: thank yall so much!

I was warned several times that Home Fires has an abrupt and unsatisfactory ending but I still watched, got totally invested in the characters and stories, and now here I am disappointed.

This series could've easily gone on for six more seasons, or more. It's really frustrating that they end so many good series way too soon.

Is anyone else watching this? It's so good! Fabulous acting and characters, clothes, storylines and lots of fun too. I'm watching it on a streaming site but I'm sure you can find it. Really worth it! Louisa Harland is phenomenal and Nick Mohammed is his usual brilliant self. Frank Dillane is also comedy gold. Really loving this! I'm a sucker for anything with a tricorn hat in it...

Just finished watching this Maggie Smith / Kathy Bates movie.

Set in 1965 Dublin, four ladies travel to Lourdes each seeking their own miracle.

Loved it.

For example her videos for "Cup Runneth Over" and "Same Old Energy."

Also suggest other good historical themed videos