"The Other Bennet Sister" Review: Britbox Adaptation Offers Comfort and Joy Through a Misunderstood Austen Character
By
Kate Erbland
25d ago· 12 min readenReview
94/100
Golden Brown
Bagelometer↗
Kettled twice. Extra chewy, extra trustworthy.
Score94TypereviewSentimentpositive
Summary
A review of Britbox's 10-episode limited series "The Other Bennet Sister," which adapts Janice Hadlow's novel focusing on Mary Bennet, the overlooked middle sister from Jane Austen's "Pride & Prejudice." The critic recommends the series as a comforting, delightful substitute for "Bridgerton," praising its handling of a misunderstood character and noting it offers deep comfort and joy.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledWhat's good for the goose is not always good for the gander. But, sometimes, just sometimes, that goose is delightful enough to warrant her very own special treatment.
The 10-episode limited series adapts Janice Hadlow's novel about a misunderstood 'Pride & Prejudice' character into something of deep comfort and joy.
a sterling recommendation for it as a 'Bridgerton' substitute
The 10-episode limited series adapts Janice Hadlow's novel about a misunderstood "Pride & Prejudice" character into something of deep comfort and joy.
