Jenna in Victoria
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SusanLervold — 9 years ago(January 22, 2017 09:42 PM)
She is absolutely radiant! I didn't know her before this, and every time she's on screen I can't take my eyes off her.
Albert's not bad eitherand man, he looks a lot like the "real" Prince Albert (at least the painting of him). -
Chalice_Of_Evil — 9 years ago(January 24, 2017 05:52 AM)
I just watched the first episode of
Victoria
. I was already a fan of Jenna from
Doctor Who
(yes, Im one of seemingly few people who actually
liked
her on that show and will never understand the over-the-top hatred directed towards her. The way s2000ome people act - holding a grudge against her for one character she played - is just sad, really).
Anyway, I found the first episode of
Victoria
very compelling. Not only does everything look great (the CGI doesnt really bother me), including the sets, costumes, etc , and the show's theme is very effective, but Jenna is so very good in this type of role. Yes, Victoria has her moments where she thinks she knows best and then is proven mistaken (and called on it), but shes obviously meant to be quite young in the beginning and Jenna conveys this young woman trying to deal with such responsibility and people working against her behind her back. It didnt take long before I was sympathizing with her character, and she has really good chemistry with Rufus Sewell (who Im glad to see not playing a
bad guy
for a change, as most of the roles Ive seen him in I think hes played the villain. Movies that Ive seen with him where he plays a good guy I could probably count on one hand). Already its Victoria and Melbourne who I am most interested in. Every time theyre onscreen together, Im totally invested in what theyre saying/doing and the relationship between them.
Theres already a few characters who I really dont like though Im wondering if that was the intent and were
meant
to not like them? It is nice to see Nell Hudson from
Outlander
here in a role thats not as thankless as that of Laoghaire (though it was odd at first not hearing her speak with a Scottish accent).
I really liked the movie
The Young Victoria
with Emily Blunt and Im liking this so far too (and I loved Victorias dog, Dash, in both that movie and in this show). It's so good to see Jenna have her own series now. Looking forward to watching the rest of Series 1 (I only wish there were more than 8 episodes - I might have to stretch them out and not watch too many in a row to make them last).
Jack Sparrow:
"Look." [
shoots the monkey
] "An undead monkey! Top that!" -
buffyfan145 — 9 years ago(February 05, 2017 09:16 AM)
I love "Victoria" too and Jenna is so amazing in the role. I've been a fan of hers for a couple years and the show is so good. Love Rufus, Tom, and the rest of the cast. Really helps fill the void "Downton Abbey" left but also mixed with a bit of "The Crown" and Jane Austen's novels. It's already been renewed for a 2nd season too back in September and it's getting a Christmas special that all will start filming in a couple weeks.