Dickensian, a 20-part BBC period drama that aired between December 2015 and February 2016, has been praised as one of the best adaptations of Charles Dickens' work. The series, available to stream for free on BBC iPlayer, brings together iconic characters from various Dickens novels in a single Victorian London neighbourhood, while Inspector Bucket investigates the murder of Jacob Marley.
Written and developed by Tony Jordan, the show features an ensemble cast including Tuppence Middleton, Peter Firth, Joseph Quinn, Sophie Rundle, Alexandra Moen, Tom Weston-Jones, and Robert Wilfort. Viewers have lauded the performances, costumes, and sets, with many calling it 'original' and 'captivating'.
One IMDb user described it as 'sublime', adding: 'If you are familiar with the works of Dickens, it is nothing short of magnificent. As soon as a Dickens' character appeared, I felt like I was seeing an old friend.' Another fan gave it a perfect 10 out of 10, calling it 'absolutely fantastic' and 'the very best of British'.
The series has been commended for its clever intertwining of characters from different novels, with one reviewer noting: 'This series brought Dickens to life in such a refreshing way. It was fun to see all the different books being brought together.' Another viewer said: 'I have just gotten around to watching Dickensian and it's brilliant. The acting, the sets and the whole idea is so original.'
