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Victorian London's Dark Art Secrets Revealed
28 Apr
Summary
- A Victorian doll maker pursues her artistic dreams amidst social constraints.
- A shadowy painter promises art education but leads her into danger.
- Missing girls and shocking twists unfold in a gripping new series.
The six-part series, The Doll Factory, is set to premiere in the U.S. on May 28. Based on Elizabeth Macneal's novel, it follows Iris Whittle, a doll maker in 1850s London, who yearns for a life as an artist. Her aspirations are challenged by her oppressive boss and the strict social norms of the time.
Iris's world shifts when she meets a charismatic, albeit brutish, painter named Louis, who offers her a chance to study art. However, as girls begin to vanish, her sister Rose grows increasingly concerned about Iris's involvement and the hidden dangers surrounding her. The series explores the immersive, dark, and twisted world of the Pre-Raphaelites, promising gripping drama.
Additionally, the streamer will launch the Italian thriller series The Bad Guy on Tuesday, June 23. Set in Sicily, it centers on a prosecutor framed for mafia ties who seeks revenge. The Greek teen series Milky Way also debuts on May 5.
