Since Jane Austen is part of the public domain, there are countless adaptations of her novels, including (and most frequently) Pride and Prejudice. Some come to us in the form of retelling the original text, and others reimagine the world after Darcy and Elizabeth confess to their love for one another. Masterpiece PBS’ Death Comes to Pemberley is the latter, adapted by P. D. James’ novel of the same title; it’s a story worth including in the canon universe. It stars renowned stars like Matthew Rhys (The Americans), Matthew Goode (A Discovery of Witches), Jenna Coleman (Doctor Who), Anna Maxwell Martin (Motherland), Eleanor Tomlinson (Poldark), James Norton (Grantchester), and more in an utterly creative mystery romance, perfect for viewing in the autumn.
Death Comes To Pemberley, like Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, doesn’t get nearly as much attention as it should. Yes, faithful adaptations like BBC’s Pride and Prejudice (1995) and Joe Wright’s 2005 version are fantastic and rightfully praised, but let’s give it up for the two with unique concepts that twist the beloved rivals-to-lovers story. If you’ve ever wondered what Darcy and Elizabeth are like as a married couple, there are answers here. There’s also more of Wickham, Lydia, and, most importantly, Georgina Darcy—the one character I always wished we’d have more of in the original text.