There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.

This is a dark and sometimes deeply uncomfortable drama

A clunky actioner with a handful of cool moments.

Indulge yourself and watch this series!!! The rating doesn't do it any justice! I found that I became further enthralled as the show progressed. Brilliant acting, with a fabulous cast. A very well written series indeed.

I watched this first season 3 times so far. It's so good! The actors & actresses are actually good-looking (sorry but this is sometimes a big factor for me when I watch british shows). And the acting is great. The music is not genre-direct but still works well. The show is created a bit edgy, which I like. The best part for me is the writing! The writing is just amazing. The writer really knows how to illustrate both sleazy & holy, with varying degrees of comedy & wholeheartedness. Honestly, this is the closest I have ever heard of in a show where the writing and acting mimics the older generation of my female relatives when they talk amongst their own gender in a sexual-direct comedy form but, of course, this is boosted sexually 10xs. (I am not american-born, by the way- I am afghan born, uzbek ancestry, american raised) Great job, all you guys!

I gave this show a ten out of ten. I rarely do this, and here is why. Brace yourselves.I love period dramas. I love women leading those period dramas. I have a thing for great female characters, shows made by women, and bright colors. When I first started this show, I did so by accident and while I am a fan of Jessica Brown Findlay, I was not aware that she was in it. So, I kept watching and the show starts with a loud fanfare. Familiar to the big bang, it explodes, you see yourself catapulted into a colorful, loud, and beautiful void until everything settles down. Then you have arrived at London in the 18th century and you never ever want to leave. Now, of course I don't want to live there, considering all the negative aspects. The actors of the show are brilliant; from Samantha Morton to Jessica Brown Findlay. You feel yourself convinced that they actually are who they portray, their dialogues are amazing, their acting is on point. All these characters, no matter how good or bad, you will learn to love, or love to hate.Findlay and Morton however are by far outstanding. The costume design is one of its kind and all the dresses made me want to cry because they were as beautiful as the music and the cinematography. About the writing of the series itself: just a few minor points that could be better in season 2, and perhaps some more light on the gay male character of this show would be pleasing, but that is just me. Everything in this show, no matter how "controversial" it might be, is well done and properly executed. Perhaps this is because women wrote this, as you can see the quality it maintains. If you look for a show that is thrilling, entertaining, and an absolute "period bop", you have arrived at the right stop. Get out, get in, and let these women convince you with their great acting in wonderful fashion.I'd say we need at least 5 seasons. Thank you in advance.

Amazing, the story, the casting, the writing, aesthetics were stunning. Acting direction, set decoration, cinematography, editing were breathtaking. The costumes are above Oscar caliber. Sheer perfection from every department.I sat down around 10 am on a Sunday morning to check out one episode, sounded interesting. I sat riveted to the screen for all eight episodes. Just could not stop. The story is full of interesting and dynamic characters, the multiple, interwoven plot lines are full of deliciously Machiavellian deception and intrigue.This is real adult, intelligent fare. If you read a review that is less than an eight, the author is a moron. Fabulous film, worth an eight-hour session.Best film I have seen since I can remember, and I found it by accident on a streaming site. Must see!