Ladies in Black

I loved this series so much, but why is the music not from the era! 🙈 there are so many good songs from this era. The music choices are confusing. Casting of the Yanosis was also ill fitting, Ryan Corr and Rachael Taylor were perfect in the movie, the new casting didn't work. Jessica de Geow was great but Thom Green just didn't fit the bill, even the physical size difference between the two didn't make sense there just wasn't a charm factor, no chemistry between them, it just ruined that central storyline. Costuming was incredible, sets were incredible. Music, disappointing. Casting questionable.

If you haven't watched the movie then you will love this series. This shouldn't be compared to the other versions. It should be reviewed based on its standalone story.

Loved this show, it was entertaining and light but still left me with food for thought in terms of culture and how it changes. I do wish there had been even more visuals of the fashions of that time period, just the gowns wasn't enough for me. Music in the series was from a mix of different eras, however, still managed to capture the right mood for the moments.

The acting all around was great and Miranda Otto took the cake.

I really hope they do a follow up season introducing some new characters and stories to get behind.

This is a delightfully light & entertaining yet accurate & dark portrayal of Australia's behaviour to post war immigrants & women seeking financial independence through work.

Set in the early 1960's there are glorious vintage gowns, heritage facades & stylish cars to create a delicious backdrop.

Although filmed elsewhere.. ( regional VIC?) I could have sworn it was filmed in Sydney's iconic Elizabeth Street store.

I remember the piano playing as you entered and took the escalator up to the temple of fashion with its gorgeous gowns kept safely out of reach of young girls greedy eyes & suspected sticky fingers.

As the story of each woman unfolds, we witness the past gender power imbalance & snobbery that was commonplace at the time while being gently soothed by fabulous dresses, hair & makeup.

The fashions may have changed but the memories & bad behaviour sadly linger. I am reminded to be grateful to those who cut a path before me & that everything and nothing changes when it comes to relationships.

I've been watching the Australian series Ladies in Black, and I have to say - I rather enjoy it. It's light, easy to watch, and has a certain charm that's hard to resist. Even though the music and costumes aren't exactly authentic to the time period, I didn't really mind. There's a warmth to it - in the characters, the setting, and the way it captures that postwar moment of change - that makes it enjoyable.

It doesn't try too hard, and that's part of its appeal. Sometimes it's just nice to watch something that doesn't feel heavy or overly stylised, but still has heart. If you're after something gentle with a touch of vintage flair, this one's a lovely choice.

Lovely, light, easy to watch drama.

Yes the faces are too fillered, accents too fake, themes too laboured, but if you park all that it's great! The cast are good and you can't help falling for the characters and being genuinely interested in what happens next.

Really enjoyable and can't wait for series 2!