Between The Bridgerton Chronicles and The Gilded Age, this series available to stream has everything it takes to satisfy fans of historical romance series.
Historical romance series have become very popular in recent years. When dramas adapt classics of British literature, e.g Pride and prejudice or Jane Eyre Although they have always been very popular in the English Channel, this genre of fiction is evolving with a touch of modernity. As the overwhelming success of proves The Bridgerton Chronicles (Returning for Season 3 on May 16, 2024). And before Anthony, Benedict, Eloïse or Colin and Penelope return to Netflix, you can watch another series in the same style without moderation!
Broadcast since November 8, 2023, The privateers is the adaptation of the unfinished novel by Edith Wharton, a true figure of 19th and 20th century American literature, the first woman to win the prestigious Pulitzer Prize in the fiction category. The action of the book and series takes place in the 1870s, when a group of young American women are trafficked into London society. But the habits and customs between the two countries are very different and their arrival causes a real earthquake among the Brits they meet.
You will have understood that romance novels and historical dramas are the focus of this series, which breaks up the historical series genre. Whether from an aesthetic point of view or from the point of view of the plot, which addresses topics such as domestic violence or social class differences, The privateers proves to be very entertaining for fans of the genre. When it comes to the cast, the supporting roles are particularly noticeable, such as Christina Hendricks (mad Men), Anthony Calf (Always police officers) or Fenella Woolgar (Call the midwife). The young protagonists are played by lesser-known faces, such as Kristine Frøseth (The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair, The Society), Alisha Boe (13 reasons why), Imogen Waterhouse (The outpost) or Josh Dylan (Mamma Mia: Here we go again), Aubri Ibrag, Josie Totah (Saved by the Bell, Jessie) or Mia Threapleton (the daughter of Kate Winslet, seen in Dangerous relationships or Shadow). Matthew Broome and Guy Remmers also form the main love triangle with the heroine.
The first season of The privateers is currently available on the Apple TV+ streaming platform. Also remember that like the Apple giant’s other programs, you can binge-watch it if you subscribe to MyCanal. The release of the second season is planned for 2024, a date has not yet been set.
