‘Masterpiece period drama based on true story best in | UK News

But there’s another that some viewers could not have already had on their must-watch checklist that chronicles a true story of how a younger lady turned queen at just 18-years-old. Not only does the three season drama show how she copes with ascending to the throne but her dealings with male-dominated politics, as effectively as a “passionate romance and marriage”.

The period drama in query is Victoria which revolves around none other than the early life and reign of Queen Victoria and her relationship with Prince Albert.

“The best period drama…period”, a fan began on IMdB before adding: “The passion between Jenna [Coleman] and Tom [Hughes] is timeless in this series.”

A second echoed: “This is one of the best shows I have ever watched on so many fronts…A perfect family show, which is rare these days.”

Someone else labelled it as the “greatest love story ever”, before adding that it was the “most amazing series since Downton Abbey”.

Several people said it was “magnificent” and the “best period drama in years”, with another describing it as “positively brilliant, gripping and enchanting”.

Leading the cast as a young Queen Victoria is actress Jenna Coleman who has also had roles in Wilderness, The Serpent, Doctor Who, The Sandman and The Jetty.

She is joined by actor Thomas Hughes as Prince Albert, who may also be recognised for playing Joe Lambe in the BBC drama The Game and Thomas Trafford in Prime Video’s The English.

Other memorable stars include The Diplomat actor Rufus Sewell, Outlander’s Nell Hudson, Harlots actress Kate Fleetwood and Vikings Valhalla actor David Oakes.

Victoria is available to watch on Netflix.