Simply Austen

Gentle readers, it feels like EVERYTHING enjoyable to watch on TV has ended this past week, and I am at a loss as to how to fill my time now. (Not really. I don't have time to fill, but I'm going to pretend like I do.) First, Season 2 of Victoria ended in a wonderfully beautiful Christmas final episode that made me wish for December all over again. If you haven't heard of Victoria, check out my last post about the series. Watch Season 1, then go start Season 2. You won't regret it until you reach the end of Season 2 and realize you have to wait until next January. Love me some Shib Sibs. Second, the Winter Olympics has ended, and my competitive and patriotic heart is suffering without my figure skating, skiing, hockey, and curling fix. I have to wait 4 YEARS until I watch ice dancing again? And Tessa and Scott will have retired! *Sob* My only small consolation now is the Little Women series that will be coming to PBS in May. But that means I have to wa...

I was lucky enough to have a day off of school this past week, and I spent most of it catching up on grading, but what made it bearable was getting to rewatch the first season of Victoria . I remember seeing promos for the show in 2016, and putting the season premiere on my calendar in January last year. A PBS production of Victoria's life would have to at least be of decent quality, and knowing my love for The Young Victoria , I had to at least try it. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the best TV show/period drama production I've seen in years. And that's saying something, because I watch a lot of period drama. Here are my reasons why, in no particular order: 1. The costumes. The 1830-1840s were a beautiful time in women's fashion, and they do a fabulous job showcasing it. Victoria's outfits alone would be a reason to watch this show. 2. Jenna Coleman. Not only is she spectacularly beautiful, but she is one of the best actresses I've ever s...