The period drama 'Outrageous', which has drawn comparisons to 'Downton Abbey', is now streaming on BBC iPlayer and has captivated audiences with its portrayal of the aristocratic Mitford sisters. The series, set in the 1930s, follows the siblings who 'refused to play by the rules', with their scandalous lives making headlines worldwide.
Plot and Cast
The show stars Bessie Carter as Nancy Mitford, alongside Isobel Jesper Jones, Joanna Vanderham, and James Purefoy. According to a synopsis, the series explores 'how and why these women, unwilling to conform, were so ahead of their time - and what drove them to take their very different, complex and often dangerous paths'. It is described as 'a family saga like no other', presenting the Mitfords as 'unapologetic, outrageous and utterly human'.
Critical and Audience Reception
Since its premiere in 2025, 'Outrageous' has won over viewers, who have hailed it as 'outrageously good', according to Wales Online. One viewer on IMDb praised the 'superb' acting and casting, noting that 'each sister is pitch-perfect, capturing their eccentricities and contradictions with warmth, sharpness and real emotional weight'. They added, 'My only complaint is that we don't have a second series yet. It's brilliantly addictive, almost impossible not to binge in one go.'
Another viewer expressed concern about the show's future, saying, 'Oh my I'll just be broken hearted if there is no seasons after this one,' while praising the 'fantastic' acting. Another described the series as 'delicious', and someone else commented, 'Brilliant - I wasn't sure about it to start with but, by the end, I couldn't wait for the next series, which there obviously will be.'
'Best series I've seen in a while!' exclaimed another viewer. 'I thoroughly enjoyed season one of Outrageous. I was hooked straight from episode one and had to binge all the rest!' On Rotten Tomatoes, one fan wrote, 'Every single person needs to watch this!', while another called it an 'absolutely brilliant series, thoroughly enjoyed every episode.'
'Excellent,' said another reviewer. 'The acting is superb, the story chilling. Looking forward to a second season - fingers crossed.' A Reddit user declared they were 'obsessed', and another impressed viewer wrote, 'THIS HAD ME GLUED! I WORRIED ABOUT THESE GIRLS in spite of knowing I could look up the outcome! There HAS to be a season 2!!!'
Where to Watch
'Outrageous' is currently available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
