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SummaryNancy Mitford (Bessie Carter) and her sisters Diana (Joanna Vanderham), Unity (Shannon Watson), Jessica (Zoe Brough), Deborah (Orla Hill) and Mitford (Isobel Jesper Jones) find romance, politics and scandal in the 1930s in the series based on Mary Lovell's biography "The Sisters: The Saga of the Mitford Family." [Premieres in the US on BritBox... Read More

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Outrageous

Season 1 Premiere: 
Jun 18, 2025
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74
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
86% Positive
6 Reviews
14% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Jun 17, 2025
100
Decider
The story of Outrageous is deathly serious, but the vibe is still somehow effervescently fun. This balance makes it intoxicating. .... Outrageous is the platonic ideal of what the period drama can be.
Jun 17, 2025
90
Collider
Whether you know about the Mitford sisters or not, Outrageous is still worth watching, as it delivers a polarizing, relevant, and lush '30s period drama, both dazzling us and stripping off our rose-tinted glasses.
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83% Positive
10 Ratings
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Feb 4, 2026
10
SuzieW
I love this series and can't wait for the second to come out. It's a little bit frightening how history seems to be repeating itself right here in America. The acting is amazing.
Jul 12, 2025
10
JillB
Outrageous is exactly what the title promises — bold, defiant, and deliciously provocative. It isn’t afraid to tackle difficult themes, and it does so with style and urgency. The series dives headfirst into power, politics, and personal identity, unafraid to ruffle feathers along the way. The writing is provocative, filled with biting dialogue and moments of genuine shock. But it’s not all intensity — there’s a wicked sense of humour running just beneath the surface. Each episode has tension, humour, and an undercurrent of rebellion. It’s political without being preachy, clever without being smug. Visually, the show is stylish, with direction that knows when to hold a moment and when to let it explode. Vanderham and Carter are absolutely excellent. Carter with her narrative which engages, and neatly joins the plot pieces, and vanderham with her cool collected tightly controlled performance, imitating the real life description of Diana. All performances are strong across the board, and the pacing is tight, keeping viewers on edge through every twist and revelation. All the cast are éxcellent, in fact, a great watch. Visually, the series is striking. Clothing in Outrageous does more than dazzle, it speaks. The fashions from the time are beautifully portrayed. From intimate close-ups to tension-filled pieces, the visuals are excellent. Every outfit is a careful statement. Tailored suits in sharp neutrals project authority and control, while occasional bursts of colour as bold prints, unexpected textures, sleek accessories underscore moments of emotional volatility or rebellion. The fashions on Outrageous are a feast. It alone deserves a mention. The high-impact statement pieces, and deliberate costume shifts mirror the emotional and political stakes. They guide us through shifts in power, and in identity. Every frame feels considered, every silence weighted.Each episode has a different, but complete story to tell, with underlying themes that link to past and future episodes. Each sister tells her story and it is held together by the Carter’s narration. The time is just before the full rise of **** in Germany, and follows the UK fascist movement led by Mosley. Each sister interacts with this political movement in very different ways, leading to conflicts within, what was, a very close knit family. Each episode feeds directly into the next, with a continuous narrative arc that gradually intensifies. The storytelling is layered and cumulative and early threads subtly evolve into major turning points, and small moments are often loaded with significance that only becomes clear later. The show is bold, stylish, sharp but each episode has its own texture. Some focus more on strategy and confrontation; others slow down for personal introspection or psychological tension. Together, they form a cohesive whole that builds toward a powerful and provocative conclusion.Already, Outrageous is generating buzz across social media. Fans have praised its “unapologetic tone” and “incredible fashion,” while critics have called it “the most important political drama of the year.” Reviews are hailing it as both provocative and addictive, the kind of series that sparks online debates. It’s not just being watched, it’s being dissected, and its relevance to today’s world is being considered by many. The show walks a fine line between depicting the barriers faced by women of that time, and celebrating those who bulldoze through them but with all the costs that brings. Outrageous holds a mirror to the entrenched double standards women faced. What might be seen as confidence in a man is framed as arrogance in a woman; assertiveness becomes “difficult,” vulnerability becomes “weak.” The show doesn’t lecture, it dramatises, allowing viewers to witness how society polices female ambition through media, politics, and even personal relationships. At a time when women are still punished for having opinions, power, or a past, Outrageous feels both contemporary and familiar. The shame of divorce, inheritance down the male line, no vote for women, no joining the army, no education, it’s all there, and the reminder is that it wasn’t very long ago, and we question how robust are these changes in today’s world? From whispered conversations to full-throttle confrontations, Outrageous keeps the adrenalin, and the stakes, high. In a year of strong television, Outrageous stands tall, not just for its provocative premise or stylish execution, but for its emotional truth. It’s a show about what it costs to speak up, to take power, and to live with the consequences. It’s also a reminder that when TV gets it right, it doesn’t just reflect society, it moves it. If you’re looking for a series that challenges the status quo and champions fearless storytelling, Outrageous is it. This is drama as it should be, gripping, provocative, and impossible to ignore. Outrageous should be at the top of your watchlist. And let’s hope for a second season…..
Jun 17, 2025
83
The A.V. Club
Maybe the most impressive thing about Outrageous is that it never judges the often repellent actions of its stranger-than-fiction subjects—only Nancy does, with the pithiness of a well-to-do lady novelist and the blind eye of a loving sister. Watching the Mitfords make terrible choice after terrible choice is like seeing a train wreck in slow motion while sipping on a flute of champagne.
Jun 20, 2025
80
Radio Times
The real charm of the series is its ability to balance the dark and the light, honing in on the fact that, above all else, the Mitfords were a real family.
Jun 19, 2025
80
The Times
While the script editors could have taken more care with some of the clunky exposition, this is undeniably fun and jaunty; and while it has moments that feel like daft posho pastiche, the realisation quickly dawns that these people really were like that, at least on the surface.
Jun 18, 2025
80
Boston Globe
It’s the parallel close bonds between Nancy and Diana, and Unity and Jessica, that provide much of the dramatic meat of the series. .... The Mitford family, for all their wealth and distance from the present day, may bear more familiarity than we’d like.
Jun 17, 2025
40
Wall Street Journal
The acting is the draw in “Outrageous,” which never really convinces anyone of anything except how popular fascism was in ’30s Britain, and how that might be worth noting now.
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Jul 6, 2025
9
katezoe
Beyond all expectations. Outrageous sisters and characters. What a wonderful surprise. Loved every episode and eccentric character!
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