Fans of The Other Bennet Sister are discovering another period drama to binge on Netflix: The Law According to Lidia Poet, which has been hailed as a "small gem of a period drama" and an "excellent" series. Set in 19th-century Italy, the show chronicles the true story of Lidia Poet, a woman who fought to become the nation's first modern female lawyer.
Plot and Premise
The series, originally released on Netflix in 2023, follows Lidia Poet as she is rejected from her dream profession solely because of her gender. Undeterred, she campaigns for her cause while investigating gruesome murders in Turin as an assistant in her lawyer brother's practice. The show blends legal drama with detective work, described by some viewers as a "Sherlock Holmes or Enola Holmes style detective procedural rather than a legal drama."
Critical and Audience Reception
The Law According to Lidia Poet has achieved an impressive 89% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Fans have persistently praised it on IMDb, with one viewer commenting: "This series was just fascinating to watch and I love everything about it...it took me just two days to watch this masterpiece!" Another agreed: "This is an outstanding series. The scenery, acting and story are excellent. That this is based on a true story takes it to the next level."
One enthusiastic viewer remarked: "Impeccable acting, brilliant ending...I very much recommend this beautiful miniseries. It will leave you wanting more." Another admirer described it as a "small gem of a period drama," while a further viewer enthused: "Incredibly binge-worthy. The cast, the sets, the costumes (down to the hairstyles!) as well as the very appropriate storylines which reflect the era quite accurately, are all incredibly well done."
Cast and Availability
The "must watch" series boasts a talented Italian cast, with Matilda De Angelis taking on the titular role of Lidia, alongside Eduardo Scarpetta, Pier Luigi Pasino, and Sara Lazzaro, among others. The series spans three seasons and is available to stream on Netflix.
Period dramas are currently dominating television, from the recent triumph of The Other Bennet Sister to the return of Enola Holmes. The Law According to Lidia Poet adds to this trend with its "flirtatious" English-dubbed Italian storytelling, offering viewers a compelling true story of perseverance and justice.
