Creators:
Daisy GoodwinCast:
Jenna Coleman, Daniela Holtz, Adrian Schiller, Catherine Flemming, Tommy Knight, Margaret Clunie, Anna Wilson-Jones, Eve Myles, Nell Hudson (more)VOD (1)
Seasons(3) / Episodes(25)
Plots(1)
Victoria comes to the throne at a time of great economic turbulence and resurgent republicanism – and died 64 years later the head of the largest empire the world had ever seen, having revitalised the throne's public image and become 'grandmother of Europe'. The first series of Victoria, written by Daisy Goodwin and produced by Mammoth Screen, will tell the story of the first years of the reign, beginning with the moment of the Queen's accession in 1837, following her first faltering steps from capricious, hormonal teenager with a weak grasp on her duties and responsibilities to her marriage to Albert. The show is a saga of interlocking circles – the circuits of power in Buckingham Palace and Westminster, the intermarrying royal houses of Europe and the scandals of the below-stairs palace staff. At the centre stands the new Queen – a spirited, passionate woman who must, somehow, become an enduring icon of stability and strength. (Independent Television)
(more)Reviews of this series by the user Necrotongue (28)
Uneasy Lies the Head That Wears the Crown (2019) (S03E01)
I docked a star due to historical inaccuracies stemming from political correctness. I get that the Brits are becoming sensitive, but a black person leading a political movement in 1848!? I don't need this nonsense. If this trend continues, we'll soon have a brilliant surgeon in the series, followed by the first politically active transgender character.
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London Bridge Is Falling Down (2019) (S03E02)
The second episode picked up right where the first left off. Since the black activist already got on my nerves last time, I decided to just tune him out this time. Doing that, I found myself enjoying the episode more, so I'm sticking with my three-star rating.
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Et in Arcadia (2019) (S03E03)
Exile on the Isle of Wight didn’t exactly thrill me. The political drama took a backseat, and the romance aspect came to the forefront. Princess Feodora felt like a classic antagonist straight out of a South American soap opera. Three stars feel just about right for this one.
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Foreign Bodies (2019) (S03E04)
The marital conversations had me laughing and contrasted nicely with the rest of the episode, where the creators nailed a really unsettling atmosphere. It's amazing how an epidemic can amp up the tension when paired with a well-written script.
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A Show of Unity (2019) (S03E05)
I'm usually more into the political drama, but the trip to Ireland and the stay at Lord Palmerston's estate didn't disappoint either. The new private tutor was a fun addition, and I'm still curious about Abigail Turner's ethnic background.
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A Coburg Quartet (2019) (S03E06)
I enjoyed the sixth episode because it pretended to steer clear of politics, only to reveal that politics isn’t just about intimate connections at fancy balls. The only thing that bugged me was the overly dramatic evil character straight out of a soap opera. It feels like no one can get rid of her, and even if she died, she’d probably stick around Windsor as a poltergeist.
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A Public Inconvenience (2019) (S03E07)
The tension around the Greek incident and Wellington's decision adds a solid political backdrop to this episode, but the real highlight is how Prince Albert's decisive action truly shaped history. I loved that the creators steered clear of unnecessary romanticism, keeping the focus sharp and impactful.
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The White Elephant (2019) (S03E08)
This episode did a great job of dialing back on the overflowing side storylines, yet it kept a good pace. I really enjoyed it, especially since I was looking forward to the world exhibition. Once again, the creators showed they know how to set the stage for the next season.
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