The Other Bennet Sister wins praise for its self-discovery story
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Updated · Hollywood Reporter · May 6
The Other Bennet Sister wins praise for its self-discovery story
5 articles · Updated · Hollywood Reporter · May 6
The 10-episode BritBox drama, debuting Wednesday, stars Ella Bruccoleri as Mary Bennet, with Indira Varma, Dónal Finn, Richard E. Grant and Ruth Jones.
The review says the adaptation moves beyond Pride and Prejudice retelling after two episodes, finding its strength in Mary's reinvention, brisk pacing and Bruccoleri's nuanced lead performance.
Adapted by Sarah Quintrell from Janice Hadlow's novel, the series is praised for balancing Regency romance with a coming-of-age arc, despite minor criticism of fan service and Mrs Bennet's portrayal.
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