Victoria

2016 • PBS
4.8
446 reviews
TV-PG
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Season 1 episodes (11)

1 Doll 123 (Full UK-Length Edition)
1/15/17
18-year-old Alexandrina’s life transforms upon becoming Queen; no longer hidden in Kensington Palace under the repressive system of her mother’s advisor Lord Conroy, she renames herself Victoria and revels in her newfound freedom with the charismatic prime minister Lord Melbourne. But Victoria’s inexperience makes her susceptible to mistakes and ultimately, scandal.
2 Ladies in Waiting (Full UK-Length Edition)
1/15/17
Melbourne’s resignation as Prime Minister leaves Victoria devastated; as the ambitious Conroy and her uncle Cumberland scheme against her, the vulnerable Queen devises a risky plot to get Melbourne back. But her stubborn approach threatens to ruin the foundations of the monarchy.
3 Brocket Hall (Full UK-Length Edition)
1/22/17
When Victoria’s uncle Leopold proposes Albert as a husband, other suitors swoop in, desperate to win the Queen’s hand in marriage. Although Victoria is determined to reign alone, Leopold rightly suspects that her indifference to marriage could have something to do with the chemistry between her and Melbourne.
4 The Clockwork Prince (Full UK-Length Edition)
1/29/17
Prince Albert immediately puts Victoria on the defensive upon his arrival, but despite her protestations of indifference, she struggles to hide her true feelings and faces a difficult choice between the comfortable familiarity of Melbourne and the enthralling but prickly Albert.
5 An Ordinary Woman (Full UK-Length Edition)
2/5/17
When Victoria’s efforts to secure Albert an allowance are rejected by Parliament, both she and her fiancé let paranoia reign and start to fear for their future together. As the wedding draws ever closer and the tension escalates, will Victoria and Albert manage to reconcile their differences in time?
6 The Queen's Husband (Full UK-Length Edition)
2/12/17
The royal couple’s blissful happiness is threatened when Albert is publicly humiliated by the Duke of Sussex. Alarmed by her husband’s discontent, Victoria is determined to use all her cunning to get Albert the respect he deserves. But the Prince has his own ideas about how to prove his worth.
7 Engine of Change (Full UK-Length Edition)
2/19/17
The shock of Victoria’s pregnancy is compounded when she is forced to consider who to name as her regent in case she dies in childbirth. Although she chooses Albert, his desire for power remains unfulfilled and a fateful trip to the North exposes the latent tensions in their relationship.
8 Young England (Full UK-Length Edition)
3/5/17
Season-only
A heavily pregnant Victoria strives to preserve her independence at all costs until a threat to her life shrouds her in fear. She clashes with the overly protective Albert as she fights to puts her country and people before her own needs.
101 PBS Previews: Victoria
12/16/16
Take a sneak peek at Victoria, starring Jenna Coleman (Doctor Who) in this vivid portrait of a Queen transforming from an impulsive 18 year-old to a strong, complex and willful woman who must, somehow, become an enduring icon.
102 Jenna Coleman (Victoria)
1/31/17
Season-only
Jenna Coleman, who plays Queen Victoria, explains how she is inspired to portray the passionate young woman, and reveals the challenges of playing an impulsive young girl full of vitality squeezed into the role of queen.
103 Tom Hughes (Prince Albert)
1/31/17
Season-only
Tom Hughes reveals the complexities of portraying the young, independent German prince with forward-thinking ideas in a position of great influence and responsibility at a time of great change.

About this show

Created by Daisy Goodwin, this ambitious drama presents the early years of one of history’s greatest monarchs. A saga of interlocking circles from the upper echelons of the royal court to the below-stairs staff, this is a story of passionate affairs, power struggles, and unrequited love, at the center of which stands the new Queen (Jenna Coleman)—a strong, complex, and willful woman who must, somehow, become an enduring icon.

Ratings and reviews

4.8
446 reviews
Dawn
December 31, 2018
I like the contrast between Victoria , Albert and her mother. It makes them seem typical like other families. The amount of opulence in the sets, and furnishings was also eye-opening and I found Ididn'tapprove of it, knowing how England taxpayers are paying for it. If we look at historical significance the way she endured is quite amazing, thanks to Lord M.
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Larry Moore Jr
March 8, 2017
The Series was awesome. It was done by BBC so it WILL be serious and hard to catch comedy at times but it is closer to an accurate depiction which is what is enjoyable about British TV as a whole. Jenna did a great job portraying the young, strong-willed Queen. Those that gave it a low rating seem to be looking for an Americanized version referencing Emily Blunt's movie.
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Annie Henderson
August 1, 2018
I love this show so much !!! I watched the second season in 1 day. And then the next week restarted the whole series again. I am so excited for season 3!! I originally started watching it because I love Jenna Coleman but was hooked instantly. I would also recommend the 2 books that accompany the series by Diasy Goodwin (creater of the show). The first is a novel and follows the first 4 episodes of season 1 ans the second is more educational and a biography with extra facts of Victorian London and some behind the scenes info too
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