Picking up six years after the original BBC series took place (and almost four decades after it premiered), this re-imagining of the classic drama tells the story of Sir Hallam Holland (Ed Stoppard) and his wife, Lady Agnes (Keeley Hawes) as they try to feel comfortable in their lives as the nuvoriche of London as England teeters on the bridge of entering the Second World War. It’s unfair to compare what the makers of this slick series do to pick apart the English class structure with the brilliance of the original series, despite the masterstroke of bringing back the wonderful Jean Marsh to recreate her role as the original parlor maid, Rose. It’s best to forget the past and enjoy this series all on its own.
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