When does The Doll Factory premiere in the U.S.?

The Doll Factory premieres in the U.S. on May 28.

What is the premise of The Doll Factory series?

The Doll Factory follows Iris Whittle, a Victorian doll maker in London who dreams of becoming an artist and becomes entangled in a dangerous world with a painter amidst disappearances.

What other series are launching on The Network?

The Network is also launching the Italian thriller The Bad Guy on June 23 and the Greek teen series Milky Way on May 5.

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Victorian London's Dark Art Secrets Revealed

28 Apr

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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.

Victorian London's Dark Art Secrets Revealed

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.