The Other Bennet Sister
Created by Janice Hadlow
Mary isn't your typical period drama heroine. She is awkward, anxious, preachy, full of facts, a terrible singer, overlooked by her mother and seemingly destined to an empty dance card for the rest of her life… until Mary takes matters into her own hands. From TMDB
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The series became a ratings hit, with episode one drawing in a consolidated 28 days figure of 7.3 million viewers. It also marks the BBC's biggest drama launch since May 2025. On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 97% of 37 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.6/10. The website's consensus reads: "Cozy, charming, and full of heart, The Other Bennet Sister gives Mary her moment to shine, thanks to Ella Bruccoleri's delightful performance and a fresh take on Jane Austen's familiar world." Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the series a score of 80 out of 100, based on 14 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews. In a five-star review…
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60 of 142 · most liked firstThinking now about a conversation I saw about The Other Bennet Sister (which I quite enjoyed!), apparently they're planning to do a show where they do Persuasion other-bennet-sister style. But who gets the spotlight? Everyone but Anne is horrible!
positive · AI labelView post →Well! The Other Bennet Sister on BritBox is quite enjoyable. New episodes drop Weds, and I've seen the first 3 and like them a lot. As I wrote a couple years ago, BritBox is lowkey one of the better streamers (interface basic, shows on offer generally good!) www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/st...
positive · AI labelView post →Just finished watching The Other Bennet Sister and man, did that show hit the spot~ I hope to draw a bit of fanart for all of the main cast, but no promises- [ #croquisdennui / #fanart / #theotherbennetsister / #marybennet ]
positive · AI labelView post →A very good list! To which I'd add The Other Bennet Sister (BritBox) and Star City (Apple TV). I've seen 5 SC eps and I am enjoying this show a LOT. If Tim Apple doesn't renew that and Widow's Bay, we riot. The people have spoken with one voice, which says: "More Kate O'Flynn!"
neutral · AI labelView post →Varada Sethu is cast as Ann Baxter in the BritBox series 'The Other Bennet Sister'. tvline.com/casting-news...
neutral · AI labelView post →I’m enjoying The Other Bennet Sister cause I need something to fill the period show void. Trying to watch it slowly. Along with Bait.
positive · AI labelView post →This is the reason my walk to New Zealand suddenly diverted to Wales. So fun to see some of The Other Bennet Sister last night. I will be popping up in it from time to time later in the series. Starts on BBC1 this Sunday night.
neutral · AI labelView post →From the sublime to the… cute? I (p)review the new TV show The Other Bennet Sister - which I’m really enjoying!
positive · AI labelView post →I have been watching The Other Bennet Sister and I am taking to this one. I told my sister I have tried watching a few other regency-themed mini-series and none of them have really been good. But this one has the right spirit I have been missing.
positive · AI labelView post →Paywall is down on my The Other Bennet Sister review. WHAT a series. Every single second of it was perfect.
positive · AI labelView post →✨intro time✨ name: Neha Yazmin pronouns: she/her fav fantasy creature: 🧜♀️&🧚♀️ fav book last year: The Jasad Heir fav book this year: King’s Cage fav movie: DDLJ current fav show: The Other Bennet Sister season: Autumn ... and a gif/meme!
neutral · AI labelView post →Michael Sheen, Guest Speaker™ Actor, 2025. Here's Michael 'In Conversation With Jane Tranter' at the Edinburgh TV Festival, August 2025. [Tranter is the CEO of Bad Wolf. Her most recent role is executive producer of the BBC/Britbox series The Other Bennet Sister.]
neutral · AI labelView post →So I'm finally watching The Other Bennet Sister and omg, the parallels to Unlikely Pursuit—firstly, no one will never convince me that Charlotte/Mary aren't incredibly suited to each other! Mary is also really into the natural sciences (especially rocks) in my book. But... super queer.
positive · AI labelView post →When you finish this i really hope you'll watch the BBC series The Other Bennet Sister, it addresses a lot of the stuff that's kind of glossed over in the original book AND it's an adorable love story
neutral · AI labelView post →‘The Other Bennet Sister’ Review: BritBox’s ‘Pride & Prejudice’ Spinoff Reframes a Regency Romance as a Winning Journey of Self-Discovery.
neutral · AI labelView post →I used to be able to consume lots of new media, new movies and shows every night, but at about the age of 30 something switched in me and I can't allow too many new stories into my heart. I've only watched one new TV show this year, The Other Bennet Sister, lovely show but only OFMD is OFMD.
positive · AI labelView post →Haven’t said how much I enjoyed The Other Bennet Sister. It’s witty and touching, and the cast were all spot on. I’m always a fan of fictional spouses that are into each other, and Indira Varma and Richard Coyle convinced in those roles. But of course it was completely Ella Bruccoleri’s show.
positive · AI labelView post →I have finally watched The Other Bennet Sister on iPlayer. It's very good, but quite different from the book, which I am now listening to. They have definitely gone for the Andrew Davis / Bridget Jones Diary (film version) style, shirts at dawn adaptation. It's very silly, and I enjoyed it a lot.
positive · AI labelView post →Good morning! I’ve had to pause reading Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor as I’ve been ill this week and couldn’t focus on reading ☹️ Currently listening to The Other Bennet Sister after enjoying the BBC series, which is a soothing read.
neutral · AI labelView post →Finished re-reading The Other Bennet Sister by Janice Hadlow, after watching the BBC series, so good. I thought Ella Bruccoleri was wonderful as Mary Bennet. Interesting factoid - Lucy Briers, who is the Bennet's housekeeper, Mrs Hill, was Mary Bennet in the 1995 BBC series of Pride & Prejudice.
neutral · AI labelView post →My Letterboxd doesn’t reflect it super well because it doesn’t show books, but I’ve been on a vampire kick lately. Here are my Friday #Lastfourwatched ~ Supergirl (2026) 😎 ★★★ Blacula (1972) 🩸 ★★★.5 Government Cheese (2023) 🧀 ★★★★ The Other Bennet Sister (2026) 🌄 ★★★★.5
positive · AI labelView post →I was awake at 5:30 to watch the final episode of the utterly charming series The Other Bennet Sister. I plan on watching it again. It's a lovely tribute to all the Mary Bennets in the world.
positive · AI labelView post →“The Prince of Wales has been shown around Doctor Who’s Tardis as part of a visit to Bad Wolf Studios, which produces the BBC sci-fi show. William was also given a tour around the set of the upcoming BBC series The Other Bennet Sister by the Cardiff studios’ chief executive Jane Tranter.” Yahoo
neutral · AI labelView post →I have a new favorite show: The Other Bennet Sister. The BBC did such a great job -just like with Pride & Prejudice (1995)- but just watching it isn't enough. I want to immerse myself in that world longer, which is why I definitely need to read the book! What do U think of this story? Do U know it?
positive · AI labelView post →I loved "The Other Bennet Sister" ❤️ From a novel by Jane Hadlow, the series is told from the perspective of Mary Bennet. It stars Ella Bruccoleri as Mary and Ruth Jones as Mrs. Bennet. It's playing on BBC iPlayer and will come to Britbox on May 6.
positive · AI labelView post →my bff who has read this book yearly since grade school has a passionate hatred for Mr Bennet that i (non-reader, BBC version watcher) never got. time to read! also after you’re through, treat yourself to The Other Bennet Sister. i only saw the tv show but it made me happy, as a Mary fan
neutral · AI labelView post →Really enjoyed The Other Bennet Sister is a great follow-on from the quintessential 1994 series, I even had some sympathy for Mr Collins.
positive · AI labelView post →You may already know this, but in case you don't, the actress who played Mary in the BBC tv series of Pride and Prejudice is playing Hill (the Bennet family's maid) in The Other Bennet Sister.
neutral · AI labelView post →Finished The Other Bennet Sister. As usual, books are the best, much more on offer, but the series is well done, storyline varies quite a bit but it’s good as itself.
neutral · AI labelView post →Started watching The Other Bennet Sister (2026). I’m not a fan of such an evil & mean Mrs. Bennet. Charlotte too. Not a fan of Mr. Collins either. I wasn’t a fan of the book but thought I’d give the show a try. I like Mary. I know who Mary ends up. Mrs. Gardiner is lovely. I’ll stick it out.
neutral · AI labelView post →I saw a clip on YT for the Other Bennet Sister series and I fell in love with Mr. Haywood’s declaration. His sole tear streaming down his face and their genuine happiness! I must see the whole thing now but I’ll wait until all are available and then binge!!
positive · AI labelView post →I’m reading The Other Bennet Sister in preparation for the show coming to the US in May…
neutral · AI labelView post →Oops I found a new show based off a Pride and Prejudice sequel and spent the entire day watching it. Anyway. The Other Bennet Sister was very good.
positive · AI labelView post →A *very* strong start for BBC’s new #JaneAusten adaptation, #TheOtherBennetSister. The Janice Hadlow novel was great, and this series seems like it could really be something great to add to the Austensphere. #costumedramas #perioddramas 📺 #historicalfiction
neutral · AI labelView post →I liked the book The Other Bennet Sister, based on Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice, and I will watch the heck out of this new show
neutral · AI labelView post →The amount of times I've had to catch myself from typing out "Monster: The Lizzie BENNET Story" this week!!! (And what's funnier is that show already sort of exists via The Other Bennet Sister.)
neutral · AI labelView post →✨ quote post! introduce yourself! ✨ name: Seffie pronouns: She/They fav fantasy creature: Vampire fav book last year: Sunrise on the Reaping fav book so far this year: Tales from the Gas Station vol 2 current fav movie: The Princess Bride current fav show: The Other Bennet Sister season: Autumn
neutral · AI labelView post →Whomst else is obsessed with this spectacle wearing, earth rock supporting, text book reading, goth piano playing, wear what I want queen? I can not get enough of this show. Maybe I was never an Elizabeth, maybe I was a Mary the whole time? #TheOtherBennetSister
positive · AI labelView post →Comfort Largeness is a perfect description of that show. I was able to watch all of The Other Bennet Sister, but it took me so long to get through 6 episodes of Karen Pirie. I liked the show, but just struggled and it would take multiple nights for 1 episode.
positive · AI labelView post →name: Emory pronouns: She/Her fav fantasy creature: Vampires fav book last year: Vittorio the Vampire fav book so far this year: Magic Lessons current fav movie: Alita: Battle Angel current fav show: The Other Bennet Sister season: Summer
neutral · AI labelView post →I have finished #TheOtherBennetSister, and now I'm ruined for all other shows.
positive · AI labelView post →I need to do the same especially since my daughter wants to watch The Other Bennet Sister series and her Birthday is coming up www.imdb.com/title/tt3702...
neutral · AI labelView post →That new series that hasn't shown in the US yet, The Other Bennet Sister, is actually getting praise for having a cast who look like real people. All I've seen is clips and I already have a mad crush on the male lead, who is not conventionally handsome, but has the most gorgeous smile.
neutral · AI labelView post →If you are in the UK, The Other Bennet Sister can be found on the BBC iPlayer here The Other Bennet Sister, Series 1: 1. Chapter 1: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002qkp3 via @bbciplayer I'm afraid I don't know they availablity and scheduling for countries outside of the UK.
neutral · AI labelView post →at this time I’ve both watched and read The Other Bennet Sister and the amount of joy both have brought me is immeasurable highly recommend if you wanna have a good time with a book or watch a great series!
positive · AI labelView post →Has anyone else watched The Other Bennet Sister? I love the book and was a little wary of watching the TV series, but I needn’t have worried - it was brilliant! The cast are all excellent, especially Ellen Brucolleri, who plays Mary. Highly recommended!
positive · AI labelView post →My tiktok feed has been dominated with people making fan-pages of The Other Bennet Sister. I'm so proud of Kate Crowther and everyone who worked on this lovely, important show!
positive · AI labelView post →Thank you, Television Critics Association, for including my quote about The Other Bennet Sister! Such a good show! youtu.be/kZkHfQ1d5mo?...
positive · AI labelView post →We loved these performers! Jodie Whittaker (Frauds) Ella Bruccoleri (The Other Bennet Sister) Youn Yuh-jung (Beef, season 2) Suranne Jones (Frauds) Sabrina Carpenter (The Muppet Show) Mia McKenna-Bruce (Agatha Christie's Seven Dials) Vote for them: tinyurl.com/andarewatch-...
neutral · AI labelView post →Shout-out to the limited series, specials, and TV movies this year! Frauds (ITVX) Heartstopper Forever (Netflix) Agatha Christie's Seven Dials (Netflix) The Other Bennet Sister (BBC One) The Muppet Show — 2026 (Disney+) Spider-Noir (Amazon Prime Video) Vote: tinyurl.com/andarewatch-...
neutral · AI labelView post →Looking for a new series to watch this week? Here are all the period dramas (and a couple of fantasy ones) starring the cast of 'The Other Bennet Sister.'
neutral · AI labelView post →current faves 📺 tv series: The Pitt, The Bear, loved The Other Bennet Sister! 🎥 film: recently, Tuner & Toy Story 5 📚 book: Trespasses, Louise Kennedy 🎨 color: lime green (in terms of clothes) 🧩 activity: identifying birds (Merlin app) 🎧 song: White Noise, Holly Humberstone 🥣 fruit: strawberries
positive · AI labelView post →I just watched The Other Bennet Sister all day and I gotta say what an absolute LOVELY show. My goodness. Kicking my feet and giggling. Everyone is marvellous in the show! Do give it a go and watch it. 🤗❤️❤️
positive · AI labelView post →Movie TV Tech Geeks #TV #TheOtherBennetSister #JaneAusten #Britbox 10 Must-Watch Shows If You Love 'The Other Bennet Sister' http://dlvr.it/TSrw3G
neutral · AI labelView post →my favorite new TV shows of May - Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, The Other Bennet Sister, The Boroughs, Song of the Samurai, Off Campus, The Many Lives of Benjaman Kyle, Lord of the Flies, Kylie, Legends, The Wonderfools, Monday Late Show, Pop Culture Jeopardy, Unconditional
neutral · AI labelView post →It has been so long since I've thoroughly enjoyed a show, and The Other Bennet Sister has absolutely delivered. Absolute masterpiece of a period drama. "We do not run and hide from the Caroline Bingleys of this world. We stand our ground. For there will always be one." #janeausten #books #spinoff
positive · AI labelView post →I'm not generally too into cozy shit but this show is actually pretty good, mostly due to the lead's charming performance. "The Other Bennet Sister" is currently on britbox in the US
positive · AI labelView post →You're trapped in the last TV show you watched, where are you? The Other Bennet Sister. I am a middle sister of sorts, so I too might have a cutie barrister fall in love with me. ✨️Cool✨️
neutral · AI labelView post →Finally got to start The Other Bennet Sister series and wow if this ain't the "growing up autistic and a lil bit ugly" mood so far
positive · AI labelView post →New #bookreview on the blog! 'The Other Bennet Sister' by Janice Hadlow nsfordwriter.com/the-other-be...
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