'Incredible' period drama series hailed a 'triumph' now streaming

Viewers who love a cosy period drama to watch as the nights draw in should check out this series on Apple TV+, which has received rave reviews, after others have enjoyed a compelling historical movie and some have been blown away by a dazzling period drama.

The drama came out in 2019 and has been praised by audiences on IMDb.

One person posted in their 10/10 review: "I watch it and, re-watched it again. I understand this may not be for everyone. However, as far as myself, I wish there was more show like this. I enjoyed every character [sic].”

As a second declared in their top-rated review that the show was "incredible" and "a triumph". The user continued: "I can not comprehend why this has such a low rating on here. I was mind blown. Tore through the series in a day [sic].”

A third viewer gave 10/10 and described the show as "fantastic" and added: "I am 3 episodes in and this show is a hilarious, anachronistic romp! Loving every second of it."

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Someone else added in their top-rated critique: "It's so good. But not for everyone!

“This show is really great. I love the mix of old & new. The jokes are funny and characters are enjoyable. The actors are doing tremendous job too."

Someone else added: "Really really really Love this show. Honesty the best comedy in a while. Silly but respects and reflects her poems with dignity. She would be proud to be such a part of pop culture."

The user concluded: "The mix of Drama and Comedy is perfect."

Meanwhile, a review of Google read: "My favourite show! I was unsure about watching this because I had watched the first episode before and wasn’t the biggest fan of the odd soap opera/over dramatic feeling to it but I rewatched about a year later and was completely blown away by absolutely everything!

“I love the way it depicts the supposed romantic relationship between Emily and Sue and the struggles they face trying to hide their affection from one another. Don’t watch expecting a history lesson or a biography of Emily’s life."

Dickinson debuted on Apple TV+ on and reimagined the life of celebrated American poet Emily Dickinson (played by Hailee Steinfeld) at the start of her journey as a budding writer.

Over three seasons, viewers followed the angst of Emily for her love of her brother's wife Sue Gilbert (Ella Hunt).

The show saw Emily trying to exist within the confines of the 19th century, looking at sexual identity, gender roles and the socio-political climate of the era.

The cast also included Halt and Catch Fire's Toby Huss, Adrian Blake Enscoe, Anna Baryshnikov of Manchester by the Sea fame, Ally McBeal actress Jane Krakowski, Amanda Warren from The Leftovers, and Silo's Chinaza Uche.

The show ran for three seasons and was filled with anachronisms and pop culture references, giving a new lease of life not only to Dickinson but the period drama genre as a whole, falling into a similar playful vein as The Great and The Favourite.

Dickinson is streaming on Apple TV+ now