For those captivated by royal sagas, a British period drama series, Victoria, is currently streaming on Netflix and drawing praise from fans of The Crown. The show stars Jenna Coleman as a young Queen Victoria during the early years of her reign.
Since its 2016 debut, the series has run for three seasons, with viewers noting similarities to Netflix's acclaimed The Crown. One Rotten Tomatoes reviewer remarked: 'Just like The Crown covers Queen Elizabeth II's life throughout her reign, this series covers Queen Victoria's. It almost looks like they are twin series full of drama, romance, politics and good historical accuracy.'
The first season dramatises Victoria's ascension to the throne at age 18, her early infatuation with Lord Melbourne, her marriage to Prince Albert, and the birth of her first child. Later seasons explore her evolution as a monarch while balancing domestic life, alongside historical events such as the Anglo-Afghan War and the Great Famine in Ireland.
A viewer enthused: 'This show is so beautiful! The costumes and sets are designed with no detail left untouched.' Another critic noted: 'Jenna Coleman is delightful as Queen Victoria, giving her a strong and decided personality, with endearing moments of self-doubt and vulnerability.' Tom Hughes portrays Prince Albert, earning praise for his chemistry with Coleman.
The series concluded in 2019 after three acclaimed seasons. ITV stated at the time: 'There are no plans presently to film Victoria, but that's not to say we won't revisit the series with the production team at a later date.' Fans can now binge-watch all episodes on Netflix.
