Outrageous

Ninety percent of the dialogue in this series is given over to exposition -- characters conveniently explaining things to one another, describing events we never get to see, or summarizing various plot developments -- and this strictly functional dialogue (along with Nancy Mitford's voice-over narration) has to do a great deal of work, since the series is filled with all manner of events, comings and goings, whirlwind romances, debutante balls, weddings, break-ups, divorces, financial crises, political allegiances, trips abroad, spats between siblings, reconciliations, etc. -- so the whole busy story with its multiple points of view, though handsomely mounted, feels somewhat artificial and contrived.

However, the acting is so good, by virtually all concerned, that the series is quite likable and a pleasure to watch. I particularly admired Bessie Carter as Nancy and Shannon Watson as Unity, but all the cast was excellent, including the actors (though the men in the series tend to be a fairly caddish and inadequate bunch).

I have been fascinated by the Mitford sisters for some time. So it was good to see the characters fleshed out in a drama.

The story really centres around Nancy, Diana, Unity and the parents. The other sisters and brothers are bit players in the story. And as such it's hard to grasp who's who in the initial episodes.

All the actors do a great job and it looks great. The background of political turmoil in England and on the Continent which leads to conflict within the sisterhood is a major part of the storyline. Told through the eyes of Nancy, the narrative is clearly defined.

Although to most people these actresses sound posh. The real Mitfords were part of the Englush upper class. I recently saw an interview with Diana. She made these actresses sound like washer women.

This is a fantastic series telling the true story of the six Mitford sisters. One a famous author, two famous nazi lovers.

There is some great acting from most of the cast - the actresses playing Unity and Diana not so great. The real Diana was a renowned beauty and blindly admired Hitler. We don't see her beauty here. The peroxide blonde gives us a wooden performance and she delivers her lines in a monotone way. She doesn't move her face or mouth, maybe worrying about messing up her make up. The other sisters have great speaking voices but this actress attempts a cut glass accent and it doesn't work. Another actress would have portrayed her in a more natural way.

Nancy, the narrator is my favourite. A brilliant actress giving a natural performance.

The Battle of Cable Street put an end to Moseley's vision of a facist England.

This is excellent. Really superb acting and so relevant to today. Vanderham and Carter are both very good, their acting is skillful. Carter pulls it all together with her narratives linking each episode. Vanderham is magnetic in the her role. She captures both the vulnerability and steel of the character. Her cool restrained performance reflects the character of Diana reported in the memoirs

An underlying sense of rage is felt in both countries, UK and Germany - frightening. The difference between the sisters is fascinating, and very well portrayed each episode brings a new slant.

What sets Outrageous apart is its script and intelligent direction. The series doesn't shy away from uncomfortable truths, about power, identity, and justice, instead embraces them, inviting the audience to question the world around them. Visually bold and narratively bold, the show lives up to its name without ever slipping into sensationalism.

Hoping for a 2nd season.

I thoroughly enjoyed season 1 of Outrageous. I was hooked straight from episode one and had to binge all the rest!

The actress who plays Diane (Joanna Vanderham) is especially enthralling, and I was most excited by her and Mosely's storyline. I also enjoyed all the costumes in the show, especially the outfits worn by Diane, such as her white gown.

The storyline is very relevant for today and I think everyone should watch this show to see how quickly facism can arise in any tumultuous political climate.

There is obviously so much more to the story of the Mitford Sisters, and I can't wait for season 2!