‘The Other Bennet Sister’ Is Like An Unofficial ‘Pride & Prejudice’ Sequel

‘The Other Bennet Sister’ Is Like An Unofficial ‘Pride & Prejudice’ Sequel

James Pardon/BritBoxBritBox’s The Other Bennet Sister may not be a technical sequel to Pride and Prejudice — rather, it’s based on a 2020 novel written by Janice Hadlow. But it’s in conversation with Jane Austen’s work in a way that Regency romance fans will love. Here’s how Mary’s love story unfolds in the book, culminating in a touching ending.Hadlow’s novel both reimagines key Pride and Prejudice lore from Mary’s perspective and tells a new, …

The Other Bennet Sister gets her due in a sparkling new adaptation

It is a truth universally acknowledged that everyone is head over heels for Elizabeth Bennet. She’s one of the most appealing protagonists in literature—charismatic, intelligent, and relatably flawed. It’s no wonder that, in the more than two centuries since the publication of Pride and Prejudice, there have been countless adaptations and spin-offs of Jane Austen’s masterpiece, from the iconic 1995 BBC miniseries to Joe Wright’s lush 2005 film t…

The Other Bennet Sister Is an Antidote to Modern Dating Culture

The Other Bennet Sister is the best costume drama I’ve seen in years. The story begins in the same way as Pride and Prejudice, with Mr. Bingley renting Netherfield Park and bringing Mr. Darcy along with him. From there, Janice Hadlow’s 2020 novel, on which this latest BBC adaptation is based, retells the plot from Mary Bennet’s point of view, expanding the character to show what might happen to her after Jane Austen’s story ends. By the time Mr.…

Why the ‘Other Bennet Sister’ Might Be Better than ‘Pride & Prejudice’ and ‘Bridgerton’

“Do you prefer a little tease of a forearm and the rest is left to your imagination?” The cast explains why their love story is different.

The Other Bennet Sister Episodes 1-3 Recap - But Why Tho?

After decades of Pride and Prejudice adaptations, BritBox’s The Other Bennet Sister imagines a new chapter for one of literature’s most overlooked younger sisters: Mary Bennet. Based on Janice Hadlow’s novel of the same name, The Other Bennet Sister is a worthy continuation for Jane Austen fans. Its three-episode premiere promises an exciting installment in the world of Austen’s beloved characters. Mary Bennet (Ella Bruccoleri) is considered the…

Forget Hot Girl Summer: The Other Bennet Sister Spring Is Here (And It Rules)

BritBox's latest series shines a deserved light on the Bennet sibling Pride and Prejudice forgot - and we love it!