Victoria on Masterpiece PBS (DC area, now.)

[elleng]

The story of Queen Victoria, who ascended to the throne at age 18 in 1837, begins with the young Victoria struggling to assert control amidst plots to manipulate her. Her friendship with the prime minister, meanwhile, leads to a crisis in Parliament.

[CurtEastPoint]

1. Recording this... just now finishing 'The Crown.' Fascinating!

[Paladin]

3. I don't think the Victoria series is anywhere nearly as good as "The Crown."

Watching half of the first "Victoria" episode last night was more than enough for me to reach that conclusion. If you feel otherwise, let me know.

[TreasonousBastard]

2. I am recording it to watch at my leisure-- it's suppose to be excellent...

And I'm interested in seeing how Jenna Coleman pulls this one off. I don't remember her from anything besides Dr. Who, and always felt Clara was only using part of her talent.

[femmocrat]

4. Loved it!

It was gorgeous.

[PennyK]

5. This one was written by a woman

The Crown was written by a man, and I felt we never got any idea of how Elizabeth was feeling or thinking. It's frustrating when the main character is a glassy surface you can't get beyond. I'm hoping there will be more insight with little Victoria.