the pursuit of love nancy mitford review

The anachronistic choice works, adding an additional layer to the show’s pointed satire.įanny Logan (Emily Beecham) has grown up spending winter holidays with her cousin Linda Radlett (Lily James) at the Radlett country house, Alconleigh.

Purists, fans of Nancy Mitford’s book, and those who enjoyed the more traditional presentations of Mitford’s novels ( Love in a Cold Climate (1980) starring Judi Dench, and BBC’s Love in a Cold Climate (2001) starring Rosamund Pike), should still take the leap. The new adaptation breaks away from some costume drama norms, exploring the lives of aristocratic women with a fluorescent-hued, alt-rock aesthetic. To help keep this site running: Willow and Thatch may receive a commission when you click on any of the links on our site and make a purchase after doing so.īased on Nancy Mitford’s 1945 novel of the same name, the coming-of-age period drama centers on the friendship between two privileged British young women, growing up between the wars. The Pursuit of Love (2021), courtesy Amazon Studios

Lily James and Emily Beecham chase love and personal fulfillment in “The Pursuit of Love” (2021), a three-part miniseries now streaming on Amazon Prime. Home » Period Drama Articles » Period Drama Review: The Pursuit of Love Period Drama Review: The Pursuit of Love

The pursuit of love nancy mitford review