“Outrageous.” / “The Casual Vacancy.” / “Capital.”

“Outrageous” (BritBox) British historical drama television series about the Mitford sisters. Based on the story of the Mitford sisters, six sisters who refused to play by the rules and whose often-scandalous lives made headlines around the world. Set in the 1930s, it is a tale of betrayal, scandal, heartache and even imprisonment.



       The series is fun to watch due to the sisters’ (and 1 brother) individual independence and unwavering resolve to pursue their (mostly) politically-clashing beliefs. Most entertaining is Unity, who idolized Adolf Hitler, assayed with effervescent glee and persistent allure by Shannon Watson. The parents David and Sydney, portrayed by James Purefoy and Anna Chancellor, are stern yet supportive parents. 🎥💻📽


“The Casual Vacancy” (2015, Amazon Prime) British miniseries based on the 2012 novel of the same title by J. K. Rowling. The book was Ms Rowling's first publication since the Harry Potter series, her first novel apart from that series, and her first for adult readership.



       Set in a suburban West Country town called Pagford, the story begins with the death of parish councillor Barry Fairbrother. Consequently, a seat on the council is vacant and a conflict ensues before the election for his successor takes place. Factions develop, particularly concerning whether to dissociate with a local council estate, 'the Fields', with which Barry supported an alliance. However, those running for a place soon find their darkest secrets revealed on the Parish Council online forum, ruining their campaign and leaving the election in turmoil.

       The series (or novel) is so multi-faceted with crisscrossing backstories that clarity or sense isn't possible for a short 3-episode feature. So I didn't really get it all in the end. All snippets.

       That'd be despite a kick ass cast: Rory Kinnear, Michael Gambon, Keeley Hawes, Simon McBurney, Monica Dolan, Emilia Fox. 🎥💻📽


“Capital” (Amazon Prime) British TV adaptation of John Lanchester's novel of the same title. The story centers on the residents of a road in South London as the value of each house in the street is approaching £3 million. They all begin to receive repeated postcards with the message "We want what you have.” 


       The story seems interesting but I must have lost myself somewhere. I got tangled up in a maze of backstories and substories, I guess. Or I simply didn't get it? 🎥💻📽


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