- Viewers and critics are raving about the new Netflix series My Brilliant Career, calling it “sensational” and “one of the best shows of the year”.
- The series follows Sybylla, a sharp-witted aspiring writer in early 20th-century Australia, who refuses to conform to societal expectations, in this adaptation of Miles Franklin’s 1901 novel.
- Australian actress Philippa Northeast leads the show as Sybylla, alongside Christopher Chung, Anna Chancellor, Genevieve O’Reilly, and Jake Dunn in the cast.
Netflix has a great track record when it comes to swoonworthy period dramas. From Bridgerton to The Empress, the streaming platform rarely fails to deliver on billowing skirts, steamy romances and sweeping landscapes – and its latest release is shaping up to be another must-watch.
Viewers are loving the new adaptation of coming-of-age classic, My Brilliant Career. Based on Miles Franklin’s 1901 novel, the series follows Sybylla, a sharp-witted aspiring writer in early 20th-century Australia, who refuses to conform to societal expectations.
If, like me, you’re still searching for your next period drama fix following the end of Bridgerton season four, look no further. Keep reading to find out what viewers and critics have said about the show.
What have viewers and critics said about My Brilliant Career?
Viewers have hailed the series as “sensational” and “one of the best shows of the year”.
