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Season 1 – Victoria on Masterpiece

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This eight-part drama features an all-star cast including Jenna Coleman as a young Queen Victoria and Tom Hughes as Prince Albert. The monarch's life is chronicled as the story begins with the death of King William IV in 1837, her accession to the throne at the tender age of 18 and her relationships with the influential forces around her. With the advice of the prime minister Lord Melbourne and the support of her husband Prince Albert the young queen flourishes and establishes herself in her newfound role.

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Victoria on Masterpiece — Season 1

Victoria on Masterpiece — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Strong performances by Jenna Coleman and Rufus Sewell hint at Downton-esque potential for Victoria, but the narrative falls just shy of that soapy mark.

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Deborah Ross Daily Mail (UK) 08/31/2017
3/5
We had to get sucked up in their feelings, and the romance of it, but the plotting was accomplished with predictable familiarity rather than imagination. Go to Full Review Meredith Blake Los Angeles Times 01/17/2017
What made Downton Abbey work on two levels was the inextricable connection, the symbiotic relationship between the aristocrats and their servants. Victoria seems to have missed that memo. Go to Full Review Tim Goodman The Hollywood Reporter 01/17/2017
Victoria is worth your time, whether you adored Downton Abbey or not, and through the very hard work and dedication of Britain's ITV has delivered PBS another gem to which you might devote your Sundays. Go to Full Review Laura Finch WORLD 11/16/2018
Heavy on romance and intrigue, light on political history. Go to Full Review Indra Arriaga Anchorage Press 06/21/2017
The series does a wonderful job at revealing the growing pains and subsequent transformation of Victoria from a teenage queen to a grown up queen in the span of a short time. Go to Full Review Joyce Slaton Common Sense Media 02/08/2017
3/5
Viewers who find drama in such rarefied and archaic detail will find plenty to enjoy; others may wish for a little more spice. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jeff B @RT54874440 Feb 12 It's Masterpiece Theater, not a Michael Bay movie, so with those expectations, it's really a good show. Jenna Coleman does an excellent job portraying the Queen, as for the rest of the cast - excellent. Beautiful sets and scenes are really well done. See more Ketemama B. @Ketemama Dec 15 Love it. Smart screenplay, great acting and fabulous costumes and sets. They do make Queen Victoria out to be a very sympathetic character. Not sure how historically accurate that is, however it is very enjoyable. See more Mojo R @RT24546932 01/08/2025 Slow moving and script is a bit stodgy. The only character that really makes a mark is Melbourne (Rufus Sewell). V and A come over as rather boring teenagers, which is maybe what they were !. Little insight into the nature of Victorian England. Can't help feeling that this series could and should have been so much better See more Shahania T @RT26304180 12/01/2022 I am so obsessed with this show! Its one of the most drama free but subtly dramatic historical shows that is also quite comedic. I love how Victoria and Albert's relationship starts off! They are truly a perfect match for each other, filling in the spots the other person is lacking in. See more 02/24/2021 I think it was boring for me and the audience. See more 02/22/2021 Needs improvement... See more Read all reviews
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Jenna Coleman

Victoria

Rufus Sewell

Lord Melbourne

Peter Firth

Duke Of Cumberland

Catherine H. Flemming

Duchess Of Kent

Daniela Holtz

Baroness Lehzen

Alex Jennings

King Leopold

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Aug 28, 2016 Doll 123 On the death of her uncle King William IV in 1837, 18-year-old Princess Victoria becomes queen. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 29, 2016 Ladies in Waiting Lord Melbourne's resignation as Prime Minister leaves Victoria devastated. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 4, 2016 Brocket Hall While Victoria ponders marriage, her friendship with Lord Melbourne becomes increasingly complex. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 11, 2016 The Clockwork Prince Albert faces royal disdain when he makes a visit despite the queen's wishes; Miss Skerrett's past becomes more mysterious. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 18, 2016 An Ordinary Woman Victoria and Albert contemplate matrimony; whether the queen will promise to obey her foreign prince. Details Episode 6 Aired Sep 25, 2016 The Queen's Husband Albert finds a noble cause; Victoria gets her way at court; Francatelli does Miss Skerrett a favor. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 2, 2016 Engine of Change Victoria must choose a regent in the event she dies during childbirth. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 9, 2016 Young England A heavily pregnant Victoria attempts to preserve her independence until a threat to her life leaves her in fear and she clashes with Albert. Details

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Season Info

Director
Oliver Blackburn, Tom Vaughan, Sandra Goldbacher
Network
PBS
Rating
TV-G
Genre
History, Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Aug 28, 2016