Midwives, Nuns, East London, 1950’s. How will they solve the problems for their chosen community?

Call the Midwife  |  2012 -

Blurb
More baby stories than you ever thought were possible. The vintage storylines, costumes, sets, and glimpse of midwife lives is enthralling. Throw in some nuns and it’s a view of a 1950’s-1960’s world we will never know. Nine seasons of enjoyment! Make a Pink Squirrel and popcorn for these.

Tagline
Midwives, Nuns, East London, 1950’s. How will they solve the problems for their chosen community?

Production Value
High

Creator (Writer/s)
Heidi Thomas  (creator)

Acting
Helen Geroge, Laura Main, Jenny Agutter, Leonie Elliott, and Miranda Hart seamlessly weave throughout the seasons and are supported by many other top notch actors!

Where
Netflix, BBC

5 sisters, societal hierarchy, limited options. Will she settle or hold out for the real thing?

Pride and Prejudice  |  1995

Blurb
This is the best version of Pride & Prejudice available. 6 episodes, character development for days, scenery, top notch acting, beautiful costumes, breathtaking camera work, witty dialogue, and an ending with hope. Watch the 4K updated version if you can. Open a good champagne, use the coupes, cheese and crackers! 

Tagline
5 sisters, societal hierarchy, limited options. Will she settle or hold out for the real thing?

Production Value
High

Creator (Writer/s)
Andrew Davies (screenplay)
Jane Austen (novel)

Acting
Jennifer Ehle - Colin Firth. These two make the series. Watch for them and the way they deliver Austen’s brilliant words.

Where
Hulu, Prime Video

Witty Banter. Vintage Wardrobe & Sets. Fun Comedy. What Will She Do Next?

Marvelous Mrs. Maisel  |  2017-

Blurb
This coming of age in the 50s comedy is a fantastic look what happens when you have no choice but to follow your dream. Amazing writing, production, acting, and music. If you were a fan of Gilmore Girls, MMM should be on your list now!

Tagline
Witty Banter. Vintage Wardrobe & Sets. Fun Comedy. What Will She Do Next?

Production Value
High

Creator (Writer/s)
Amy Sherman-Palladino (created by)

Acting
What a cast! Rachel Brosnahan, Marin Hinkle, Tony Shalub, and Alex Borstein deliver complex dialogue and action in every episode with ease.

Where
Amazon Prime

She sees everything in play in 64 squares. She needs to be the best. Will she flourish or crash and burn?

The Queen’s Gambit | 2020

Blurb
I was on the fence with Queen’s Gambit and watched it again since I kept thinking about the story. I really enjoyed QG a second time. Sharp writing, solid acting, amazing sets and costumes, nice delivery of chess knowledge, and broken characters who thrive anyway! Make a martini and settle in...it’s hard to only watch one episode.

Tagline
She sees everything in play in 64 squares. She needs to be the best. Will she flourish or crash and burn?

Production Value
High

Creator (Writer/s)
Scott Frank (created by)
Allan Scott (co-creator)

Acting
Anna Taylor-Joy, Marielle Heller, Thomas Brodie-Sanster, and Harry melling. The chemistry between these four is fantastic to watch. Add two child actors, Thomas (Love Actually) and Harry (Harry Potter), with memorable faces and the complexity layer spikes. Great casting!

Where
Netflix

What is a weekend? Never Complain, Never Explain. Let Battle Commence!

Downton Abbey | 2010-2015

Blurb
British aristocratic family weaves in and out of cultural hierarchy, family drama, and large estate management. Throw in new technology (automobile, telephone, electric mixer, phonograph) for the early twentieth century, amazing wardrobe, sets, and acting. This series is fun to watch and you should sip champagne whilst doing so!

Tagline
What is a weekend? Never Complain, Never Explain. Let Battle Commence!

Production Value
High

Creator (Writer/s)
Julian Fellows (creator)

Acting
Maggie Smith, Michelle Dockery, Joanne Froggatt, Jim Carter, Phyllis Logan, Brendan Coyle, and Elizabeth McGovern are tight as a cast and really bring you into their world. Great casting.

Where
Prime Video

Standoff Battle. Female Frontier Town. Horses & Guns. Will they beat the odds?

Godless  |  2017

Blurb
They trekked out west to live free on the frontier, a mining accident killed most of the men in town, but the women continued to survive & thrive. Great western flare, strong female characters, some dark and twisty scenes, and beautiful camera work with sweeping vistas. Godless is well worth your time! 

Tagline
Standoff Battle. Female Frontier Town. Horses & Guns. Will they beat the odds?

Production Value
High

Creator (Writer/s)
Scott Frank (written by)

Acting
Michelle Dockery, Merritt Weaver, and Jack O’Connell really deliver the strain of living on the frontier. Great cast!

Where
Netflix