The read
1 season across 4 episodes so far, still running.
Synopsis
Recounts the story of the extended royal family that once ruled the whole of Europe. Told through the eyes of Queen Victoria’s granddaughters, the series will combine premium scripted drama with a host of expert historians to tell the tale of one of the most compelling, powerful yet dysfunctional families in history.
Ratings
IMDb8.3/10
6 audience votes
Seasons
| 1 | Season 1 | 4 ep2022 |
Key crew
- Fraser MacdonaldDirector
- Jamie BrittainWriter
- Abigail WilsonWriter
Cast
- Josie DunnPrincess Victoria
- Evan MiltonKaiser Wilhelm II
- Mark Edel-HuntHenry
- Phoebe MarshallPrincess Ella
- Eleanor JacksonPrincess Irene of Hesse and by Rhine
- Carla FreemanDona
- Andrew LeishmanKing George V
- Elliot JanksTsar Nicholas II of Russia
- Gary OliverBertie
- Kat RonneyPrincess Alexandra of Hesse and by Rhine
- Simonas MozūraSergei
- Michele DotriceQueen Victoria
Themes
family historyvictorian englandroyal courteuropean historyfamily rivalry