Class divides. Love unites.
A tale of secrets and scandals set in 1840s London. When the Trenchards accept an invitation to the now legendary ball hosted by the Duchess of Richmond on the fateful evening of the Battle of Waterloo, it sets in motion a series of events that will have consequences for decades to come as secrets unravel behind the porticoed doors of London’s grandest postcode.
DirectorJohn Alexander
CreatorJulian Fellowes
Episode 1
Mar 15, 2020
The Trenchard family have recently ascended to the aristocratic society of London’s Belgravia, but a decades old love affair comes back to haunt them and jeopardise the happiness of many.
Episode 2
Mar 22, 2020
Anne tells Caroline a secret which puts the women in opposition. A surprise guest at a lavish party hosted by Caroline forces James to reveal a truth that threatens to tear the Trenchards apart.
Episode 3
Mar 29, 2020
The depths of Stephen’s problems are revealed, causing John to set his manipulative sights on Charles and Caroline as a way to make money. Susan isn’t shy about exploiting the Trenchard’s new social circle.
Episode 4
Apr 5, 2020
Tensions rise when Caroline organises an outing for Lady Maria and Anne, which sees the women compromised. Susan’s indulgent behaviour catches up with her, and Ellis begins to show her true colours.
Episode 5
Apr 12, 2020
A jealous Oliver threatens to ruin the lives of many as he makes a shocking discovery about Charles. John’s plans are jeopardised, making him dangerous; he enlists the help of the Trenchard staff to stoop to new lows.
Episode 6
Apr 19, 2020
Charles receives a mysterious olive branch, but the offer of reconciliation places him in grave danger. James must find a way to defend Charles’ honour before Lady Maria is lost to him forever. Series finale.
Peter McGinn
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I suppose if I were cynical, I could say that Julian Fellowes has gotten good at cranking out these period dramas since Downton Abbey, but that would do an injustice to his later work. He creates realistic and relatable families and comes up with imaginative storylines for them. They are human stories, but are also tied to historical events, such as the battle of Waterloo in this case. There were places where I found the plot a bit predictable, because people in real life can be predictable also, but there were a few surprises in the story as well that caught me by surprise. I may never watch the series again, but it entertained me throughout and did so without violence or f-bombs raining all around us. Bring on the next one, Mr. Fellowes.
