‘Most flawless Charles Dickens adaptation ever’ streaming now on BBC
If you’re a fan of Victorian period dramas, this BBC series is essential viewing — fans are hailing this free-to-stream Charles Dickens adaptation as nothing short of magnificent
The ‘outstanding’ British period drama is streaming for free on BBC iPlayer(Image: BBC Red Planet/Liam Daniel)While period drama television adaptations of novels by authors such as Jane Austen, the Brontë sisters, Thomas Hardy, George Eliot and Elizabeth Gaskell are ten a penny, the same cannot be said for the literary giant, Charles Dickens.
Dickens fans are always on the hunt for outstanding screen adaptations of the author’s work, and we’ve uncovered the ideal series for your next binge-watching session.
Dickensian is a British period drama streaming for free on BBC iPlayer – and viewers simply cannot stop singing its praises.
The 20-part series first aired on BBC One between December 2015 and February 2016. Written and created for television by Tony Jordan, the series brings together several characters from multiple Charles Dickens novels into one Victorian neighbourhood in London, all while Inspector Bucket investigates the murder of Jacob Marley, Ebenezer Scrooge’s partner.
The period drama’s official plot states: “Set within the fictional realms of Charles Dickens’ critically acclaimed novels, bringing together some of his most iconic characters as their lives intertwine in 19th century London.”, reports the Liverpool Echo.
Viewers can’t stop raving about how phenomenal the show is.(Image: BBC Red Planet/Steffan Hill)
The series stars Tuppence Middleton, Peter Firth, Joseph Quinn, Sophie Rundle, Alexandra Moen, Tom Weston-Jones, and Robert Wilfort, with the actors joined by a broader ensemble cast – all of whom have been lauded for their performances in the costume drama.
Praise for the series is plentiful, with one IMDB user review saying: “Sublime. If you never heard of Charles Dickens or read any of his works, you would enjoy this program immensely. If you are familiar with the works of Dickens, it is nothing short of magnificent. As soon as a Dickens’ character appeared, I felt like I was seeing an old friend that I haven’t seen in years. I loved it!!”
Another fans couldn’t stop singing the series’ praises: “Clever, out of the ordinary, captivating production! One of the BEST, MOST ENTERTAINING productions I’ve ever seen – seriously! Weaving together our favorite characters from Charles Dickens’ many stinging social commentaries into a delightful tale with an enchanting surprise ending, and all done with superb casting and impeccable costuming and sets. A perfect 10 in my book. Please, sir, I want some more.”
The series has been praised for its originality and excellent storytelling(Image: BBC Red Planet/Todd Antony)
Another fan awarded the show a 10 out of 10 rating and said: “Superb. Absolutely fantastic, the cast, the characters are just amazing. The very best of British and so clever to combine different characters for this series 10 out of 10.”
While one viewer couldn’t stop applauding the series’ originality: “Original and powerful. I think it’s a totally original and powerful series that actually magnetizes you from the first episode to the last one. Amazing interpretations, beautiful and appropriate costumes and scenery and generally very careful work at every point.”
Yet another review reads: “Excellent imagining! This series brought Dickens to life in such a refreshing way. It was fun to see all the different books being brought together. The dark retelling is superb. And omg what acting!! I want more!”
Meanwhile, one fan simply said: “So Original. I have just gotten around to watching Dickensian and it’s brilliant. The acting, the sets and the whole idea is so original. I don’t want it to finish.”
Dickensian is streaming on BBC iPlayer now.