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Season 1 – The Other Bennet Sister

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The Other Bennet Sister — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Cozy, charming, and full of heart, The Other Bennet Sister gives Mary her moment to shine, thanks to Ella Bruccoleri's delightful performance and a fresh take on Jane Austen's familiar world.

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Amber Dowling Globe and Mail 2d
It isn’t always an easy dynamic to watch, especially when things get tense. But in the end it’s a great reminder that the biggest hurdle most moms and daughters face is a simple lack of communication. Go to Full Review
Rebecca Onion Slate 6d
The Other Bennet Sister is so breezy and full of heart, most viewers will fall for it right away. Go to Full Review
Jenna Scherer AV Club May 7
B
It’s a classic historical swoonfest where the girl gets swept off her feet by her handsome dreamboat, yes. But the central romance isn’t with Heyward or Ryder—it’s the one Mary has with herself. Go to Full Review
Chris Revelle Pajiba 2d
What seems at first to be a fanfiction cupcake unfolds into a deeply emotional and refreshingly clear-eyed story about finding yourself and standing up for what you want. Go to Full Review
Stephanie Morgan Common Sense Media 2d
4/5
This series is a refreshing and clever take on a beloved world. Go to Full Review
Bill Brioux Brioux.tv 3d
As we see this unconventional, intelligent young woman struggle with body image, beauty standards and the pressure to find romance, the centuries dissolve. We recognize the road she’s on, and I was here for it. Go to Full Review
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Annastacia T. @Calliope 15h Loved this such a clever adaptation of the book. The scenery was amazing. See more R T @RT23997969 3d The best series I've watched this year. Just pure gold. The production actually gets what woman wants. Usually you see man that go to brothels and act hard to get. And here we have a man who actually acts normally without any unnecessary drama. Mary gets the man she deserves. Also the acting is incredible. I can't stop watching that series to be honest. We'll done. Please make more stories like that. See more Fiona H @Fifi72 May 7 Loved it!! Ella Bruccoleri was pefectly cast as Mary. Brilliant actress. I will definitely be watching this again! See more Kashgar A @AllFunAndGames Apr 29 Warm, comforting, delightful and a panacea for difficult times. I’m sorry it has ended, I wish I could stay in Mary’s world for longer. Will probably watch again. See more Allie S. @lilAllie Apr 18 Such an amazing nuanced show with such compassion! It has the drama of a period piece, but the ability to resolve and diffuse the drama with compassion and empathy. The nods to Pride and Prejudice as well as Bridgerton are a little silly sometimes but overall is such a joyful watch! Best thing I've watched in a long time! See more Felix T @RT93083458 Apr 16 Refreshing, delightful, lighthearted, all the good feelings you want to feel all wrapped in this series. Perfect for when you're feeling down and need a getaway. Beautiful atmosphere, nice humor, bubbly romance, you're just in for great things. Feel like nothing can go wrong with this one. Go watch right now and see for yourself. See more Read all reviews
The Other Bennet Sister — Season 1

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 6, 2026 Chapter 1 Mary Bennet longs to shine as brightly as her sisters but often feels overlooked; she hopes to finally win her family's approval at the upcoming Meryton assembly. Details Episode 2 Aired May 6, 2026 Chapter 2 After disappointment at the ball, Mary sets aside hopes of finding a match and devotes herself to more serious pursuits; but Mary's resolve is tested when Mr Bennet's distant cousin Mr Collins visits Longbourn with a surprising proposal. Details Episode 3 Aired May 6, 2026 Chapter 3 Details Episode 4 Aired May 13, 2026 Chapter 4 Details Episode 5 Airs May 20 Chapter 5 Details Episode 6 Airs May 27 Chapter 6 Details Episode 7 Airs Jun 3 Chapter 7 Details Episode 8 Airs Jun 10 Chapter 8 Details Episode 9 Airs Jun 17 Chapter 9 Details Episode 10 Airs Jun 24 Chapter 10 Details

Season Info

Director
Jennifer Sheridan, Asim Abbasi
Screenwriter
Maddie Dai, Sarah Quintrell
Network
BritBox
Genre
History, Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
May 6, 2026