Ursula's Extraordinary Journey: Reliving Her Life Over and Over Again

In November 2025, a captivating period drama that has been hailed as a 'masterpiece' and 'the best series I have ever watched' is now available to stream on BBC iPlayer. 'Life After Life' follows the extraordinary journey of a woman named Ursula, who has the chance to live her life over and over again after dying at several different points from her birth in 1910.

Despite repeatedly being born into the same life, with each iteration unfolding differently, Ursula only has a vague recollection of her previous lives. In one particularly poignant storyline, she even attempts to take matters into her own hands and kill Adolf Hitler. The show's premise is simple yet profound: 'Ursula Todd dies one night in 1910 before she can draw her first breath. On that same night in 1910, Ursula is born and survives.'

Since its release in April 2022, 'Life After Life' has captivated audiences and critics alike, earning a rare 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Fans have gushed over the emotional series, describing it as a 'masterpiece' and 'the best show they've ever watched.' The show's lead actress, Thomasin McKenzie, has also spoken about the intensity of filming the series, noting the challenge of portraying Ursula's many different lives and emotions in a single day.