Mr. Selfridge: Season 1

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Mr. Selfridge: Season 2 (Trailer 1)

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PBS | ITV | Season Premiere Date: January 6, 2013

Starring: Tom Goodman-Hill, Jeremy Piven, Amanda Abbington

Summary: After a successful career at Marshall Field, American Harry Gordon Selfridge (Jeremy Piven) decides to open his own department store in London.

Creator: Andrew Davies

Genre(s): Drama

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E10. Episode 10
Air Date: March 10, 2013
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S1:E9. Episode 9
Air Date: March 3, 2013
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S1:E8. Episode 8
Air Date: February 24, 2013

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Uncle Barky Ed Bark

Mar 29, 2013

It’s terrific fun as well as involving drama. Read full review

Mark A. Perigard

Apr 1, 2013

The sets and costuming are top-notch. The musical score is brash, if redundant. The personal dramas range from silly to  diverting. Read full review

Sara Smith

Apr 1, 2013

Mr. Selfridge really gets rolling in its third and fourth episodes, when its interlocking stories and Piven’s outsize performance settle into place. Read full review

Matthew Gilbert

Mar 29, 2013

[Piven] brings a contemporary delivery that is jarring in the context of all the period elements around him. Alas, in this particular entourage, which is filled with promise, Piven is the weak link. Read full review

Linda Stasi

Apr 1, 2013

It plays like a desperate attempt to recreate all the wonder of “Downton Abbey”--but with no characters to care about. Read full review

David Wiegand

Mar 27, 2013

It's modestly entertaining, but because Davies and his writers and directors have employed a kind of wink-wink artificiality to the performances and style of Mr. Selfridge, you never quite believe much of it and you may find yourself caring only in passing. Read full review

Tom Gliatto

Mar 28, 2013

The production is gorgeous and the tedium unrelenting. [8 Apr 2013, p.42]

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pajama-time

Dec 19, 2014

It's a great drama with colorful characters, that presents this historical period in a delightful ways. It really lights up this period and brings it to life.

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CCunningham

May 31, 2013

Love it!! I can't wait to see more of it. The characters are well defined. Mr. Selfridge is a successfully driven man with a past that motivates him to step outside of the box to stay ahead of his competitors. He's not afraid to take a chance..I like his entrepreneur spirit. He cares aboutLove it!! I can't wait to see more of it. The characters are well defined. Mr. Selfridge is a successfully driven man with a past that motivates him to step outside of the box to stay ahead of his competitors. He's not afraid to take a chance..I like his entrepreneur spirit. He cares about his employees and he brings out the best in them. But the downside of that driven success is that his family is suffering. I think we all can identify with the characters in some way. Great show...… Expand

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Macanoodough

Mar 29, 2014

I can't believe some of the shots Jeremy Piven is taking here. His skills are excellent and he truly IS the show. That said, the show does not revolve solely on him and the supporting cast, subplots and secondary storylines are very well done and given proper airtime.
This show, while notI can't believe some of the shots Jeremy Piven is taking here. His skills are excellent and he truly IS the show. That said, the show does not revolve solely on him and the supporting cast, subplots and secondary storylines are very well done and given proper airtime.
This show, while not breaking down any walls, is wonderfully written and produced. If I have any criticism, it's that most of the girls are way too skinny. Especially in those oldtime dresses and skirts. Please find some T&A for season 3!
But what this show displays for all others to use it's example is that: With 10 hour long episodes per season, each episode is in and of itself complete. While there are always some cliffhangers on a small level, every hour takes you from a beginning to an end resolution. Something a lot of cable networks fail to deliver on these days while being lazy and self indulgently dragging weak stories into multiple seasons.… Expand

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Hollerace

Apr 3, 2013

Rarely have I seen a series where the cast is excellent EXCEPT for the lead. Mr. Piven is overacting in egregious fashion. But the plots are intriguing, the players consummate and photography and art direction sublime. I just look forward to the Selfridge-less scenes.

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dabeast

Jun 28, 2013

I really wanted to like this. I love period pieces, and enjoyed both Downton and Call the midwife from PbS. This one was really disappointing. Piven's acting was not good, but he wasn't the only one to blame. There's a lot of subpar dialogue and some shockingly bad video editing atI really wanted to like this. I love period pieces, and enjoyed both Downton and Call the midwife from PbS. This one was really disappointing. Piven's acting was not good, but he wasn't the only one to blame. There's a lot of subpar dialogue and some shockingly bad video editing at times. I couldn't make it through the 4th episode without dropping this; too many good shows to see without wasting my time on this one!

saw this was picked up for a second season, and if I see really good reviews of that then who knows, maybe I will try to power through to catch back up. Otherwise I would say to avoid this.… Expand

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lyric

May 5, 2013

Promising follow-on to Downton given the period, setting and production quality. The sets and costumes are sumptuous and the multiple story lines interesting, but we still tuned out after the first two episodes. Jeremy Piven ruined it: overacted, out-of-step, and a far too modern persona forPromising follow-on to Downton given the period, setting and production quality. The sets and costumes are sumptuous and the multiple story lines interesting, but we still tuned out after the first two episodes. Jeremy Piven ruined it: overacted, out-of-step, and a far too modern persona for ~1910's England. Instead, suggest using an empty refrigerator box to stage your own period drama.… Expand

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ladysuzanne

Mar 5, 2014

After watching only one episode, I can tell you it's one of the worst acted and directed programs I've seen in a very long time. The characters are wooden, Piven is abominable - a caricature of an American. If it doesn't improve, I won't be watching. It was truly a painful experience.

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Series Overview
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: January 8, 2016
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: January 25, 2015
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: January 19, 2014
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: January 6, 2013
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  S1:E10. Episode 10
  Air Date: March 10, 2013
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  S1:E9. Episode 9
  Air Date: March 3, 2013
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  S1:E8. Episode 8
  Air Date: February 24, 2013
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  S1:E7. Episode 7
  Air Date: February 17, 2013
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  S1:E6. Episode 6
  Air Date: February 10, 2013
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  S1:E5. Episode 5
  Air Date: February 3, 2013
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  S1:E4. Episode 4
  Air Date: January 27, 2013
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  S1:E3. Episode 3
  Air Date: January 20, 2013
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  S1:E2. Episode 2
  Air Date: January 13, 2013
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  S1:E1. Episode 1
  Air Date: January 6, 2013