The period drama 'Outrageous', described as 'outrageously good' and 'impossible not to binge', is now available to stream on BBC iPlayer. The series, which originally aired in 2025, chronicles the aristocratic Mitford sisters and has been drawing comparisons to 'Downton Abbey' for its lavish period setting and family intrigue.
Cast and Setting
Starring Bessie Carter, Isobel Jesper Jones, Joanna Vanderham, and James Purefoy, 'Outrageous' is set in the 1930s and follows the six Mitford sisters who 'refused to play by the rules'. According to the official synopsis, 'their often-scandalous lives made headlines around the world'. The show explores how these women, unwilling to conform, were ahead of their time and what drove them to take different, complex, and often dangerous paths. It is described as 'a family saga like no other' that presents the Mitfords as they really were: unapologetic, outrageous, and utterly human.
Critical and Audience Reception
The series has captivated audiences since its debut. One viewer on IMDb praised the acting and casting, stating, 'Each sister is pitch-perfect, capturing their eccentricities and contradictions with warmth, sharpness and real emotional weight. Even moments I thought I knew surprised me in performance. 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 remarked, 'Oh my I'll just be broken hearted if there is no seasons after this one,' praising the 'fantastic' acting. A third described it as 'delicious', while another added, '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.'
Fan Reactions
On Rotten Tomatoes, one fan posted, 'Every single person needs to watch this!' while another wrote, 'Absolutely brilliant series, thoroughly enjoyed every episode.' A viewer on Reddit declared they were 'obsessed', and another exclaimed, 'THIS HAD ME GLUED!' The emotional investment was clear: 'I WORRIED ABOUT THESE GIRLS in spite of knowing I could look up the outcome! There HAS to be a season 2!!!!'
'Outrageous' is streaming now on BBC iPlayer, with fans eagerly awaiting news of a second season.
