ITV's period drama Mr Selfridge has been hailed as a 'British masterpiece' by viewers, drawing comparisons to beloved series such as Downton Abbey and Call the Midwife. The four-season series, which aired from 2013 to 2016, is now available to stream on ITVX, attracting new audiences who are praising its storytelling and attention to detail.
Set between 1908 and 1929, the show dramatises the life of Harry Selfridge, the American entrepreneur who revolutionised retail with his iconic London department store, Selfridges, on Oxford Street. The series follows his rise to wealth and influence, as well as his eventual decline when he was forced to step down in the 1920s. Along the way, it features encounters with historical figures such as aviator Louis Blériot, ballerina Anna Pavlova, and King Edward VII.
While rooted in real events, the programme embellishes certain aspects for narrative effect. It has been widely praised for its stunning costume and set design, hallmarks of a memorable period drama. The cast is led by Jeremy Piven, known for Entourage, alongside Amanda Abbington, Katherine Kelly, and Aisling Loftus.
One viewer on IMDb described it as a 'delightful British masterpiece', adding: 'I'm a late arrival to this true gem of a series... I fell in love with it from the first view. The way the story is distributed among multiple characters is definitely something you don't see every day.' Another fan commented: 'I had high expectations, and this series surpassed them... It challenges viewers whilst capturing the time period.'
All episodes of Mr Selfridge are currently streaming on ITVX, offering binge-watchers a chance to experience what many are calling an 'excellent' production.
