Viewers are heaping praise on the period drama 'Home Fires', calling it a 'masterpiece' and claiming it is even better than the beloved 'Call the Midwife'. The series, which first aired in 2015, is currently available to stream for free on Channel 4 and UKTV.
Set in the rural Cheshire village of Great Paxford between September 1932 and early 1940, the show follows the lives of Women's Institute members on the Home Front during World War II. Created by Simon Block and co-directed by Robert Quinn and Bruce Goodinson, the ITV production boasts an all-star female cast including Francesca Annis, Samantha Bond, and Ruth Gemmell.
The series has earned a rare 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics describing it as 'as satisfying as a warm cup of tea' and praising its 'convincing period detail' and 'top notch performances'. Fans have been equally effusive, with one IMDB user awarding it '20 stars' and calling it 'a touching heartwarming series'.
Despite its critical acclaim, ITV cancelled the show after just two series in May 2016, leaving fans devastated. Creator Simon Block later continued the story through a novelisation, resolving the cliffhangers left by the series finale. Viewers continue to campaign for its return, with one fan writing: 'I absolutely cannot believe that this absolutely incredible series has been cancelled.'
