Period drama set in London about the rise of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.
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S1.E6
The Rossettis return from honeymoon to a proposal from Millais; to preserve the Brotherhood they should all move into his house. They agree, out of financial need, as Ruskin has dropped Lizzie as his...
S1.E5
Ruskin is annoyed that Lizzie - frequently taking laudanum - and Rossetti are squandering his advance on wild parties and moves Lizzie's studio into his house. Effie warns her not to allow Ruskin to ...
S1.E2
With only Ruskin giving them a favourable newspaper review the Brotherhood continue painting, Rossetti and Millais clashing professionally and emotionally over Lizzie. Millais paints her as the ...
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Period drama set in London about the rise of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.
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This series had all the appeal of a swift kick to your "most private of places". I felt no joy, nor did I sympathize with any of the main characters; they were all superficial, shallow, and self absorbed. To top it off, the entire narrative was boring and dragged on painfully.