‘MISS SCARLET & THE DUKE,’ SERIES ONE: A GOOD BUT NOT ALWAYS WORTHY PERIOD DRAMA
Some of the best period dramas show up on places like Masterpiece Theatre. One of their more recent ones is Miss Scarlet and the Duke. A story set in the…
Category: Costume Drama
love BBC or ITV costume drama? discover what British costume drama we’ve seen, loved and swooned over.
‘SENSE & SENSIBILITY’ (1995): THE ONE WITH TOO MANY SILLY TEARS
Thought to be the “best” by most Austen fans, thanks to its high acclaim and award-winning talents, much of this feature films’ flaws are too much to overcome. Or at…
‘FRANKIE DRAKE MYSTERIES,’ SEASON THREE: RETURN FOR MORE FUN!
One of the more entertaining (and underrated?) series on TV, the fearless (and blonde!?) detective is back. This time for more adventure and possible danger, too. Frankie Drake Mysteries, Season…
‘Enola Holmes’: The Fierce Holmes Outwits the Smart One
When it comes to new entertainment, for the last two years or better, most of my new favorites appear on platforms like Netflix. This Netflix original, another in their line…
‘Lark Rise to Candleford,’ Series One: This is a British Drama of Charm
This beautiful, entertaining lark is something I hoped to find any way to get a hold of. As a continuity airing on British television, the wait was an even longer wait in making…
Faces of a Romance Adaptation: The One All About Emma.
As we speak today, I don’t seem to tire of any adaptation related to Jane Austen. Are there other literary tomes that deserve recognition? Sure. But I’m also happy if…
‘Belgravia’ is the New Romance from Downton Abbey Creator
When it comes to a good TV, my kryptonite is a good period drama. There are many things to discuss about Belgravia, which is why I’m going to skip further…
‘The Making of a Lady’: An underrated Victorian Romance
Victorian era mysteries aren’t uncommon. Unfortunately with their popularity being “across the pond,” finding them is sometimes rare. This dark, gripping drama suffers some production flaws, but it has plenty…
Faces of a Fairytale Romance: The ‘Beauty and the Beast’ One
No matter how old we get, I suspect most of us enjoy the beauty that only a fairy tale can inspire now and then. Especially for those of us who…
