Outrageous

These over privileged if not wealthy sisters and one brother is not to be glamorized at all..these Nazi loving communists, fascists were so bored with themselves...so in need of being a part of something bigger that this is the route they choose for themselves.

There is nothing comical...there is nothing romantic...there is nothing anyone should be applauding a family that ripped itself apart because of love, romanticism and sisterhood run a mock.

Diana the beautiful one allowed herself to be dr-Guinnessed for some black shirts penis that most likely drove her insane or at least mesmerized.

I mean she was married and birthed a baby by a Guinness people.

Nancy was the smartest of them all yet she let a gay man break her heart only to marry someone who couldn't handle a dollar bill with his eyes closed.

The rest of them needed friends and maybe the 1930s everyone needed friends or something to hold onto to because the world collapsed and then burned and the Mitfords was at the heart of it all...oh my.

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 drama portrays life in the 1930s of the extraordinary Mitford family.

In fact it could have been called Extraordinary rather than Outrageous.

The protagonist is Nancy Mitford who became an established author.

The telling of their lives underlines just how autobiographical Nancy's most famous publications really are, The Pursuit of Love and Love in a Cold Climate.

Their pursuit of love wasn't really love at all, it was the pursuit of an eligible men with an income that would keep the Mitford sisters in the style of life to which they were accustomed.

As such, in the 1930s, they had very little to offer and their whole existence seemed to be aimed at "coming out" or presented to society at the annual debutants ball.

Very shallow indeed, but these were not ordinary women they held very strong views not always in alignment with one another, so much so that Unity and Diana finding themselves embroiled in Fascism.

Anyway, it is a good drama and is enhanced with a mainly unfamiliar cast. Only Anna Chancellor, as the mother, being instantly recognizable.

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!

I loved this book when I read it a few yers ago. When I heard it was being made into a series, I couldn't wait for it to come out. It DOES NOT disappoint.

For those giving this low marks, you must remember the family was all about appearances. Wooden displays of emotion are spot on. As the sisters tiptoe around their political explorations, i would be shocked if their portrays were anything more than this.

The production design is exquisite. I can feel the threadbare clothing. It's all a facade after losing the family fortune, yet they carry on as if society expects them to, while it's far from reality.

All of the characters are great. Nancy, Diana, and Unity are spot on. I'd love to see more of the other 3 girls and more of Tom's journey. Toby Regbo needs a better platform. He's underrated.

The sound track is perfection. No, it's not typical 1930s Cole Porter, but the percussion heavy background is delightful - mirroring the pulse of the times leading up to this horrible war.

Highly recommend!