The period drama Outrageous, set in the 1930s and centered on the aristocratic Mitford sisters, is now streaming on BBC iPlayer. The series has been hailed by viewers as 'brilliant' and 'outrageously good,' making it a must-watch for fans of Downton Abbey.
Plot and Cast
The show follows the Mitford siblings, who 'refused to play by the rules, their often-scandalous lives making headlines around the world.' According to a synopsis, 'The show explores how and why these women, unwilling to conform, were so ahead of their time - and what drove them to take their very different, complex and often dangerous paths. A family saga like no other, this is the Mitfords as they really were: unapologetic, outrageous and utterly human.'
The cast includes Bessie Carter as Nancy Mitford, Isobel Jesper Jones, Joanna Vanderham, and James Purefoy. The series first aired in 2025 and quickly won over audiences.
Viewer Reactions
Fans have been effusive in their praise. One viewer on IMDb wrote: 'The acting and casting are superb, each sister is pitch-perfect, capturing their eccentricities and contradictions with warmth, sharpness and real emotional weight. Even moments I thought I knew surprised me in performance. My only complaint is that we don't have a second series yet. It's brilliantly addictive, almost impossible not to binge in one go.'
Another commented: 'Oh my I'll just be broken hearted if there is no seasons after this one,' remarking on the 'fantastic' acting. Others called it 'delicious' and 'brilliant,' with one adding: 'I wasn't sure about it to start with but, by the end, I couldn't wait for the next series, which there obviously will be.'
On Rotten Tomatoes, one fan exclaimed: 'Every single person needs to watch this!' while another posted: 'Absolutely brilliant series, thoroughly enjoyed every episode.' A Reddit user admitted they were 'obsessed,' and another viewer wrote: 'THIS HAD ME GLUED! I WORRIED ABOUT THESE GIRLS in spite of knowing I could look up the outcome! There HAS to be a season 2!!!!'
Availability
Outrageous is available to stream for free on BBC iPlayer. The series has been described as 'the best series I've seen in a while' and 'excellent,' with viewers eagerly awaiting a second season.
