r/PeriodDramas

The Artful Dodger is getting slept on by this sub

The Artful Dodger is getting slept on by this sub

Yes. It has VERY GRAPHIC depictions of surgery in the time period, which looks costume wise to be 1860 ish.

I won't give away the premise here.

I will however rant and rave about the costuming, which IMHO is absolutely top notch.

Very few images online, most of them are the same promo over and over. Lead FMC wins the costume lottery in this one.

u/audible_narrator — 1 hour ago

‘A Tale Of Two Cities:’ First Look At Kit Harington In MGM+ & BBC TV Adaptation

I saw an MGM+ ad that mentioned this and Treasure Island. The Treasure Island series stars Hayley Atwell and Jack Huston. And Tale of Two Cities stars Kit Harrington. The latter is in partnership with the BBC. They both sound promising.

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u/Londin2021 — 4 hours ago

First Look at Genden Phuntsok and Tom Hiddleston in "Tenzing", biopic of Nepalese-Indian Sherpa mountaineer Tenzing Norgay who, alongside Edmund Hillary, were the first to summit Mount Everest. In select theaters October 9 | On Apple TV, October 16.

Thinley Lhamo, Caitríona Balfe, and Willem Dafoe complete the cast.

u/onceuponaframe — 3 hours ago

recommendations based on these favorites?

Hey, y'all! I made this a few months back showing some of my favorite period dramas. I didn't add a few more that I enjoyed, but I also loved "Belle" (2013), and the show "The Gilded Age". Any recommendations based on these would be great! ☺️

Pictured:
Anne of Green Gables (1985)
A Little Princess (1995)
Little Women (1949)
Emma (2009)
Anne with an E (2017-2019)
The Great (2020-2023)

ETA: Thank you all for the recommendations! I have so much to add to my watchlist now. :')

u/turtlesarecute7 — 10 hours ago

What are some things that bother you in otherwise widely praised authentic period dramas

There are more than a few period dramas where they score high points and praise in the authenticity department. Though there are details and such that may stick out to you otherwise. What are some that bother you?

For me it's some of the hair on the men in 'Barry Lyndon'. The film deservedly earns its place in being a visual achievement and costuming. It's just some of the dang hair that puts me out. This is all seen at once here in this scene between Lord Bullingdon and Barry. Bullingdon has too much of his bangs all over. Barry's is okay but the top could be swept back a little. Just a tiny knit-pick from me to an otherwise fine production.

u/UpperphonnyII — 3 hours ago

Which period pieces have you been watching?

Welcome to our weekly Sunday What have you been watching? thread

Have you been watching any...

  • Period Films
  • TV shows
  • Historical Documentaries
  • Plays
  • Period Piece Podcasts
  • Period Piece Trailers or Youtube Videos

This is a place where you can drop in, easily mention what you’ve been watching, and also maybe even discover new recommendations from each other.

The definition of a period piece is any object or work that is set in or strongly reminiscent of an earlier historical period, so many things can be talked about here!

If there is anyone who happened to comment after Sunday in last week’s thread, you can feel free to copy and paste those comments here as well so more people see it.

You are also always welcome to make posts about what you've been watching in addition to leaving comments here!

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u/AutoModerator — 13 hours ago

I’ve literally seen everything that falls under cozy period series….I think. And it’s so depressing…any relatively unknown would be appreciated.

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u/j0dy0dy — 18 hours ago
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An Ongoing List of Everything Wrong with Enola Holmes 3

I have been seeing so much criticism of this movie that I wanted to make a list so anyone could find it easily. The list includes my own thoughts and things I have seen on reddit. I try to explain the points when I can. This is in no particular order and contains spoilers.

  • Poor grammar in an attempt to sound "old timey": "Will you take I to be your husband" is one example
  • Mishandling of Moriarty's character in relation to her identity as a black woman: Her motivations for seeking the gold are unclear, making it seem like she is stealing it out of greed and ego, not to return it to the people it was stolen from. As a black person she would understand British colonialism, so why would she perpetuate its cruelty by not returning the gold? There is also the issue that a victim of colonization is the villain of this story, and is defeated, by the hegemony, in the end.
  • Separating racism and colonization: POC characters are treated no differently than white characters, however the colonized Maltese are shown to face prejudice and oppression. It doesn't make sense that Mikiel is forced to walk behind the white women in the hallway, while Watson, a brown man, is allowed into a British official's office without question. The criticism here isn't necessarily that these historically white characters cannot be portrayed by POC actors, but that bringing up colonization in a movie where these actors have been cast seriously complicates the story and calls for more attention to be given to those POC characters experiences with racism/colonization. There is also the fact that this story is set in Malta, an island of people usually considered "white." This may be because the writers did not want to confront racism in their colonization story, but that is a serious misstep.
  • Downplaying British colonization: Of course, this is a movie intended for younger audiences, so the true extent of Britain's crimes is much too heavy to get into, but many feel that this portrayal of colonization can give young people the wrong idea about what actually happened in British colonies. Many have also pointed out that this military cover up of the stolen gold would not be that scandalous, and most nobles and military officials would condone and be aware of such actions (and much, much worse). Tewkesbury would know about his father's and the crown's actions from a young age and be taught it was justified, but this is a shock to him in the film.
  • Reducing Sherlock's intelligence: Sherlock's character is gutted in this film, somehow, despite being a genius, unable to escape from a knot tied around his wrist. He is never shown plotting a way to escape or to improve the situation using his mind, and is left completely helpless waiting around for someone to come save him.
  • Makeup decisions: Enola is shown wearing a full face of makeup, complete with mascara, eyeshadow, lip gloss, and sometimes cakey foundation. Not only is this uncharacteristic, it is not accurate to the time period.
  • Costume decisions: Some viewers find the wigs and costumes appear cheap and poorly styled. Many point out Enola's wedding dress at the end of the movie, where it looks cheap but is also period inaccurate with an off the shoulder look that would be inappropriate for the time. Enola is also always shown in dresses, which although period typical, is nothing like the Enola we were shown in the first two movies.
  • Pacing/length: This EH3 feels rushed compared to the previous films and is much shorter than both of them.
  • Tewkesbury as Enola's sidekick: Many people have taken issue with the line "You may kiss the husband" during Enola and Tewkesbury's wedding. This attempts to be a role reversal where Enola is humanized as "woman" and Tewkesbury is objectified as "husband" but many people have found this distasteful and a swing too far in the other direction. At the end of the film, Tewkesbury also decides to resign his role as a Lord, but this doesn't make sense based on who we know him to be. EH1 & EH2 showed us how he uses his noble status and power to be the voice for the underserved in his community, tackling corruption and humans rights issues. Why would he give that up? Is that really what he or Enola wants? The pair is portrayed as activist do-gooders in their own right, but how does Tewkesbury maintain that characterization if he has given up his influence? People have speculated that if there is another EH film, he will be nothing but Enola's sidekick due to this writing decision.
  • Reducing Eudoria Holmes to comic relief: Some people have shared that they feel Enola's mother isn't taken as seriously as she was in the previous films, and their mother-daughter bond is not carried into EH3. Eudoria is supposed to be a strong character with a message for the audience, but in this film she is comic relief and a plot device.
  • Flattening of Enola and Tewkesbury's romance: In EH3, the couple seem to have less chemistry and lack the banter, teamwork, and communication that made them work so well in the previous films. Their conflicts are resolved quickly without much thought from the writers. The characters and their relationship feel less alive.
  • Lack of mystery and crime solving elements
  • Editing: Stunt double cuts are obvious and fight scenes are unconvincing. Frequent cuts in general adds to rushed feeling. Some point Netflix's poor, soundstage lighting, while others think the setting improves the lighting.

This is not a comprehensive list, but it is what I could find! Please comment if you think I've missed anything and I'll be happy to add it.

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u/Natural_Date1955 — 16 hours ago

I watched Gilded Age and now I have an obsession

Hey everyone so I watched Gilded Age and now I’m obsessed with period dramas I would love some recommendations I am a TV show strictly person. I started watching Downtown Abbey and couldn’t get into it could I get some tv shows recommendations please

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u/ForeverSpirited9389 — 18 hours ago
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[homemade] Strawberry and Basil Cooking Salts

Might seem weird to some, but I love the combination of fruit with meat. Strawberry on steak/venison is a big one, so decided to experiment after making basil salt. Must say, it’s extremely potent and aromatic. The experiments shall begin!

Looking for lesser known scary historical dramas.

Since the spooky season unofficially begins on July 5, I’m looking for something creepy that happens to also be a period piece. I watch way too much tv so I’ve seen most or all of the well-known suggestions. Any time period, any country/language is good. I’m really looking for that little-known, hidden gem. Thank you!

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u/Waughwaughwaugh — 24 hours ago

Would you consider Westerns to be Period Dramas?

Westerns are usually treated as a genre on their own, but aren't they technically "just" period dramas set in the USA, Canada or Northern Mexico between 1830 and 1914. Or not? What are your thoughts?

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u/Kautschukfresse — 1 day ago

Dickinson

Looking for period drama shows to watch and found some of apple tv, i always forget that streaming service exist 😅 so whats everyones opinion of dickinson on apply tv ? Good romance? Historial accuracy? Or just entertaining?

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u/RecentRaspberry9611 — 18 hours ago

Savage House

This is a fun show starring Richard E. Grant and Claire Foy (from The Crown).
“Set in 18th century England during pox outbreak and Jacobite uprising, Sir Chauncey and Lady Savage blindly pursue a better life. Their pursuit is filled with ironic decadence and bloodshed. A darkly satirical play on class and power. “
Richard E. Grant was born to play overbearing, entitled English snobs!! It’s available for rent on streaming. I watched it on AppleTV.

u/joxx67 — 1 day ago

Other Bennett sister. Finally a period piece that isn’t Bridgerton-fied

-normal faces without filler and Botox
- hairy armpits✅
- more realistic aesthetic
- historically approved dialogue
- period piece music

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u/wandering____ranger — 2 days ago

For the 4th of July, I'm recommending UNDERGROUND (2016-17), an exciting, adventureful yet sober series about brave American rebels and revolutionaries who, against all odds, struggled and fought for freedom.

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u/BalsamicBasil — 1 day ago

1776

are there actually any good movies/series about the American Revolution? Nothing with Mel Gibson. Or colonial era in general? My favorite recent historical drama was Death by Lightning, they should have that same crew make hundreds of short historical series.

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u/karensPA — 2 days ago