‘The Other Bennet Sister’ Is a Charming Delight for Jane Austen Fans: TV Review
The 10-episode series follows Mary Bennet’s growth after she is sent to London and gives Pride and Prejudice a new perspective.
- On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, the 10-part miniseries 'The Other Bennet Sister' premiered on BritBox for North American viewers, adapting Janice Hadlow's 2020 novel about Mary Bennet from Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice.'
- After a life on the sidelines, Mary breaks free from her family's shadows when her aunt and uncle invite her to work as a governess in London, away from her mother Mrs. Bennet's constant dismissals.
- Actor Ella Bruccoleri delivers an incandescent performance as Mary, transforming her from a wallflower into a woman asserting her own identity through subtle shifts in posture and voice as the season progresses.
- In London, Mary navigates a love triangle with lawyer Tom Hayward, played by Donal Finn, and the carefree William Ryder, portrayed by Laurie Davidson, while Richard E. Grant anchors the cast as her father.
- Already a viral sensation on TikTok following its UK debut earlier this year, the series draws comparisons to 'Bridgerton,' with critics praising it as a charming, heartfelt Austen remix that delights both casual viewers and devoted fans.
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'The Other Bennet Sister' Is Finally Available in the US
The Other Bennet Sister has finally made its US debut, and you can watch the first three episodes on BritBox now. BritBox's new (and unofficial) Pride and Prejudice sequel follows middle child Mary Bennet (Ella Bruccoleri), who leaves Longbourn for the thrills of London. And while she's there, she makes some new friends...and meets a few handsome strangers. Keep reading for the latest update on The Other Bennet Sister.What is The Other Bennet Si…
BritBox’s ‘The Other Bennet Sister’ Is a Charming Continuation of ‘Pride and Prejudice’: TV Review
If viewers had no idea about the importance of marriage for women during England’s Regency Era, Netflix’s “Bridgerton” has certainly provided an education over the past six years. However, for those well-versed in Jane Austen’s works, specifically “Pride and Prejudice,” there has always been some awareness of what women had to expect and endure. Based […]
‘The Other Bennet Sister’ Is a Charming Delight for Jane Austen Fans: TV Review
Three stars out of four Paging all Jane Austen fans! The latest dreamy adaptation of the literary classic has nothing to do with Mr. Darcy. In The Other Bennet Sister, it’s the occasionally drippy, often forgotten Mary Bennet (played by a delightful Ella Bruccoleri) who finally takes center stage. The 10-part series (which premiered May 6 on BritBox) is based on Janice Hadlow’s 2020 bestseller and adapted by Sarah Quintrell. The fluffy series is…
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