Julian Fellowes' Belgravia continues to divide viewers
Viewers of Julian Fellowes' new ITV period drama Belgravia have previously commented on the show's difference from Downton Abbey, owing to the servants appearing to be somewhat less than likeable. After four episodes, it seems they're still not totally convinced by the series.
The show is centred on the Trenchards (Tamsin Greig and Philip Glenister) and Lady Brockenhurst (Harriet Walter) who are rousing suspicions with their enthusiasm for the work of young entrepreneur Charles Pope (Jack Bardoe).
Pope is, in fact, their illegitimate grandson, born after Sophia Trenchard was tricked into a sham marriage with Lady Brockenhurst's son before dying in labour. For years, they’ve vowed to keep the whole affair secret, however now that's proving difficult.
This is, in part, due to the fact the Trenchards' servants are accepting payments from interested parties in exchange for information about the family's connection with Charles Pope.
Four episodes in, the show is still dividing viewers, with some hailing it as perfect escapism while others aren't enjoying it quite so much.
Have never been more in need of a period drama than at the moment. Thank goodness #Belgravia is on again tonight.
— Basma Greef (@basmahassan) April 5, 2020
#Belgravia is such a prefect form of escapism in these troubled times. pic.twitter.com/NnqSTuXE9P
— Nairn McDonald FRSA (@NairnMcD) March 29, 2020
Adam James is slowly stealing this series with his brilliant turn as the splendidly caddish John Bellasis. A great performance. #Belgravia pic.twitter.com/RaNU8g2Rr6
— SirBrianCannonHunter (@TheCannonHunter) April 5, 2020
The problem with #Belgravia is we're quite a few episodes in and I still don't care about any of the characters. I think the only one I felt something for was Sophia and she's long gone. Everyone is just very cold and the intrigue doesn't grip me.
— Bridget Violet 🌹 (@Bridgetsmurfett) April 5, 2020
Anyone else finding it difficult to get into #Belgravia? For me there are no characters who are likeable. Downton had loads of likeable character including Thomas & O'Brien but not #Belgravia. Just me or anyone else feeling same?
— Alexander L. King (@1101LittleOne) March 29, 2020
I shall watch Belgravia because I like a period drama as much as anyone but my god they are ALL so utterly unlikeable and mr bloody pope is as dull as dull can be #Belgravia
— Nikki Dimsdale (@nixCab) April 5, 2020
How much more than they drag out the identityof Mr Pope. Getting boring now. #Belgravia
— Cyclelizzy (@cyclelizzy) April 5, 2020
Elsewhere in episode four, it seems as though Susan Trenchard (Alice Eve) is pregnant after embarking on an affair with John Bellasis (Adam James), while Lady Maria Grey (Ella Purnell) is refusing to marry the very same Mr Bellasis after falling for Charles Pope.
We'll see how the drama unfolds when Belgravia continues Sunday at 9pm on ITV.
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