PBS has acquired ITV’s Victoria, thus boosting the period drama’s exposure and renewal prospects, as THR reports:
The program announced Monday at the Television Critics Association’s winter press tour that it has acquired ITV’s period drama Victoria starring Jenna Coleman (Doctor Who). The series will launch on Masterpiece in early 2017 in the slot that Downton Abbey has called home for the past six years. Downton just kicked off its final season stateside earlier this month.
Coleman headlines the series as Victoria, who suddenly goes from neglected teenager to Queen and must prove her ability to lead her country despite her small stature. The eight-part drama follows Victoria from when she first becomes Queen in 1837 at the age of 18 through her eventual marriage to Prince Albert (Tom Hughes).
Stay tuned as we monitor the status of Victoria Season 2…
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