Magic Returns: BBC Drama Hailed Masterpiece

Fans of period dramas may have found their next obsession with the BBC miniseries "Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell." Originally aired in 2015, this acclaimed show is now available for streaming on Prime Video, drawing comparisons to beloved series such as Downton Abbey and Penny Dreadful. The drama is an adaptation of Susanna Clarke's internationally bestselling novel.

With an impressive 92% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the series centers on two men of destiny using magic during the Napoleonic Wars. It features a stellar British cast including Eddie Marsan and Charlotte Riley across its seven episodes, charting a 'dangerous battle between two great minds.'

Upon its release, the costume drama received glowing reviews, with critics calling it 'epic' and a 'real treat.' On IMDb, viewers have described the series as 'spellbinding' and 'outstanding,' praising its perfect capture of the novel's dark, beautiful tone and superb acting. Many consider it a masterpiece and among the best series they have seen.