The Durrells in Corfu

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Season 1
  • Network: PBS , ITV
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 16, 2016
Season #: 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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Critic Reviews

  1. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Meredith Blake
    Oct 17, 2016
    80
    Destitution has never been quite as appealing as it is in The Durrells in Corfu, the latest slice of picturesque Anglophilia from “Masterpiece.” The six-episode series is escapist entertainment in the most literal sense.
  2. Los Angeles Daily News
    Reviewed by: Rob Lowman
    Oct 17, 2016
    80
    The series has the sophistication of PBS’s “Downton Abbey,” only with more laughs. There is something quite modern about the Durrells without it feeling false.
  3. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Matthew Gilbert
    Oct 13, 2016
    80
    Its themes aren’t quite as ambitious [as "Downton Abbey"]. It can also be a tad precious. But there’s something pleasing about the way it captures a time of innocence and a family in recovery. If you like this kind of escapist fare--and you know who you are--then I expect you will savor this laidback, elegant entertainment.
  5. Wall Street Journal
    Reviewed by: John Anderson
    Oct 13, 2016
    80
    All the Durrells seem to find themselves in Corfu. Viewers will find them irresistible.
  6. St. Louis Post-Dispatch
    Reviewed by: Gail Pennington
    Oct 17, 2016
    75
    This sunny and touching yarn feels like just what we need in these angst-ridden days.
  7. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    Oct 14, 2016
    70
    The Durrells in Corfu is as warm and pleasant as its picturesque setting.

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User Score
7.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 17
  3. Negative: 3 out of 17
  1. OlivierPiel
    Nov 2, 2016
    2
    This is a show for the petite English bourgeoisie that can only afford a two-week trip to the overcrowded Costa del Sol in August.
    Why do the    This is a show for the petite English bourgeoisie that can only afford a two-week trip to the overcrowded Costa del Sol in August.
    Why do the critics love this show? My Big Beautiful Greek Wedding or whatever that disgusting movie name was is more realistic than this over-the-top stereotyped romantic view of a "natural" Greece. The British characters are barely more interesting.
    Watch a Theo Angelopoulos movie already or better yet "Dogtooth"!!!    … Full Review »
  2. podaddy
    Nov 10, 2018
    9
    Enjoyable show, very lite hearted and funny, at times. Has a best Exotic Marigold Hotel feel to it, yet still quite Masterpiece TheatreEnjoyable show, very lite hearted and funny, at times. Has a best Exotic Marigold Hotel feel to it, yet still quite Masterpiece Theatre worthy. Keely Hawes does most of the heavy lifting and does a great job bringing up her co stars to her level.… Full Review »
  3. gusunworthy
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    I love everything in this show: the simple yet interesting and humorous stories, the characters who I can't help but fall in love with, theI love everything in this show: the simple yet interesting and humorous stories, the characters who I can't help but fall in love with, the cinematography, being set in the 1930s etc. I always feel like I'm part of the Durrells family when I'm watching the show.… Full Review »
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