The Other Bennet Sister

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Season 1
  • Network: BritBox
  • Series Premiere Date: May 6, 2026
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14

Critic Reviews

  1. The Guardian
    Reviewed by: Lucy Mangan
    Mar 16, 2026
    60
    Matters improve for both Mary and the viewer when she is sent away to be a governess and is allowed to develop some character and interests. Until then, The Other Bennet Sister feels too slight a thing even for the pre-watershed Sunday evening slot it is designed for (insofar as time slots mean anything to us in these crazy digital streaming days). But the growing charm and heft – not to mention the lovely central performance from Bruccoleri – make it one worth sticking with.
  2. The Times
    Reviewed by: Carol Midgley
    Mar 16, 2026
    60
    These brisk, half-hour episodes canter along with a deftly light touch, meaning that scenes aren’t always subtle but they are extremely watchable.