The Doll Factory

Visually interesting at points, very inaccurate casting and set dressing. Agree with other reviews that the accents are all over the place, confusing also because it's taken two episodes to figure out exactly who is who, and considering the pacing it's rather odd that it's not become apparent earlier, as it's clearly taking it's time.

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Visually interesting at points, very inaccurate casting and set dressing. Agree with other reviews that the accents are all over the place, confusing also because it's taken two episodes to figure out exactly who is who, and considering the pacing it's rather odd that it's not become apparent earlier, as it's clearly taking it's time.

I didn't think I was going to like this, but i found it captivating. It looks great visually. Bravo to the props department. The characters where interesting, with a complexed air of mystery to each of them. I liked the creepy feel that ran throughout the entire series, it was well acted.

Set in London during the Great Exhibition of 1851, it had a bleak Dickens doom and gloom vibe. Even Dickens himself appears, visiting the exhibition.

I'm surprised it's got a low IMDB score, but I guess this is not for everybody. It's slow, but in a refreshing way, which will put many viewers off, but not me.

Most of the reviewers here haven't watched the series beyond two episodes. It's a shame they didn't see it through to the end really. Having read the book, I was keen to see how the show compared.

I don't claim to know if it was an accurate depiction of the times it was set in, but it portrayed an earie, darker side of life that I found convincing. The detail in the sets was impressive. I love that feeling of going back in time and I think the series acheived it well.

Its a tale of jealousy, passion and obsession, with interesting side character stories as well. I thought the story of Silus' character was told in a clever way; anybody who hasn't read the book will be surprised by the twist in his character in later episodes.

With references to The Great Exhibition was interesting to me, imagining an exciting time in London.

Set in Victorian London, this english speaking piece colourfully depicts the period full of both Dicken's like characters to the hopes and dreams of it royals.

The plans to costruct the crystal palace are on display and various characters compete for the rights to exhibit. This is entertwined into our visually remarkable show. After watching two of the series, the line between the classes has not been defined and the posh accents mingle with the commons with far too much ease.

The story is explained as twin sisters, one ravished with rements of small pox, the other untarnished, and their struggles in a shop that macabrely recreates look a like dolls to reflect the customers children, dead or alive.

One of the sisters has the ambition to reach greater heights and this is where the plot abandons me. You are left wondering why the title would not be related to the plot, or why the characters seem aimless and drifting through life? Is this a drama or a melodrama? Are we about to be inflicted with a hundred episoides that go no where?

Personally I have surrended all interest after episode number two, however, perhaps others will find joy here?

Pros: Great costumes, acting, set design

Cons: Plot & characters. It's year 2023 and mental illness is still the major plot device. Blame everything on a bipolar woman and a schizophrenic man. Perfect! This is based on a book from 2019 that copies Jane Eyre and adds more mental-illness shaming. What an achievement!

I was hoping that by now we should be more open-minded. But it seems despite achievements in technology and costume/set design, the entertainment & publishing industries just keep recycling the same BS. Why bother making something good and fresh when you can just keep making the same stories over and over?!