Victoria

Victoria

Defiance. Determination. Destiny.

Created by Daisy Goodwin

On ITV1, PBS

2016–20193 seasons24 episodes45 min7.4 / 10

A stately historical drama following Queen Victoria's personal and political transformation, balancing intimate character study with the weight of empire and duty.

The story of Queen Victoria, who came to the throne at a time of great economic turbulence and resurgent republicanism – and died 64 years later the head of the largest empire the world had ever seen, having revitalised the throne’s public image and become “grandmother of Europe”.

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Questions people ask

  • Does Victoria leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of series.

  • Is Victoria easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 66% of series.

  • Is Victoria violent? Not especially. Less violent than 61% of series.

  • Is Victoria scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Victoria sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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45/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity69

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise25

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love45

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Victoria, and what each one shares →

Like Victoria

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Victoria

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Victoria, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Victoria, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Victoria, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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