Supernatural historical drama featuring British actors Eleanor Tomlinson and James Norton to be released in the wider UK on the streaming platform ITVX from February 1st.
The Nevers, which was launched on HBO in 2021, will now be reintroduced to UK viewers completely for the very first time, with the entire 12 episodes of the sole season accessible to stream.
New UK Streaming Home
This series is set within an alternate world of Victorian London, where there is a mix of historical as well as fantastical elements, as it relates to a group of people living under the name of the ‘Touched,’ who were imbued with special powers following an incident. Eleanor Tomlinson is playing the role of Mary Brighton, who is a singer, and the character of Hugo Swann, an aristocratic club proprietor, is portrayed by Norton.
First aired on the popular HBO channel, as well as the ‘Now’ and ‘Sky Atlantic’ channels within the UK, the show shall now be available to the domestic market through ‘ITVX.’
Plot and Reception
The series revolves around Amalia True, a determined widow who is running an orphanage for those with powers, aided by her friend Penance Adair, a brilliant inventor. The characters introduced by Eleanor Tomlinson and Norton play a crucial role in developing politics and tensions among the underworld in the city.
Although its concept is highly ambitious and features a vast cast, *The Nevers* faced a mixed reaction from critics. Although some showed positivity towards its concept and performances, others were unhappy with its complexity, as is depicted by the difference between critic and audience ratings.
Context Within The UK Television Landscape
The restoration of The Nevers to television screens is part of a growing trend in a revival of interest in period dramas produced in Britain. British television has been known to have a healthy production rate within this genre, including historical dramas and period dramas that have been tinged with fantasy.
Looking Ahead
In acquiring more popularity with the help of Eleanor Tomlinson and Norton’s series streaming, both artists are also actively involved with other projects because of the continued demand for artists linked to good period storytelling.
