SgtSchultz00

This "based on a true story" film is set in early 20th Century England. But in their infinite wisdom, the filmmakers decided to impose early 21st Century mores with casting that is as out of place for 20th Century England as if Mr. Spock were there. This varies between distracting & annoying, but by any measure detracts from what we're seeing onscreen.

On the plus side, Jessie Buckley's performance is the show - really a lot of fun seeing her chew the scenery. Olivia Colman is good too as the repressed Edith, but it's generally a far less flashy role.

And, for the most part, the events of the movie are true, with minimal screenwriter embellishment.

Excellent TV mini-series that doesn't suffer from the "Netflix effect" - making things long just because you can.

Each of the 5 (yes, only 5) episodes it tight & moves the plot along nicely, without a lot of the fluff or filler you often see in series 8 or 10 episodes long.

The acting is superb, and the casting for each part was impeccable. All the actors look as well as act the part. And it all looked & felt real - none of the "oh come on, no one would do that" I often yell at the TV.

Does show how random parts of life can be.

Highly recommended.

There is a good, crackerjack story inside the 6 episodes, but you have to look hard to find it. As presented, the storytelling is vague & also elongated - the "Netflix Effect" of making things longer because you can. It really should have been no more than 3-4 episodes, and would have benefitted from a clearer presentation.

Also there are too many times when Becky's actions stretch any kind of believability.

So overall it's OK viewing if you can't find anything else.