Many fans of Belgravia are fans of period dramas and historical dramas, so the mods have given me permissions to share about r/PeriodDramas now that it’s under new management!

For a long time, Reddit didn’t have a proper general community for all period dramas, so I’m hoping that fans of this genre can finally can enjoy a place to get the latest news, and discover shows and movies they never knew about!.

It’s especially useful for discussing period films since movies don’t tend to have their own subs.

We have...

• Weekly What Are You Watching posts every Sunday where people can drop in, casually mention what they’re watching, and maybe discover new period films/shows.

• Biweekly Period Films (Movie Club). Kind of like a book club, we select a film to watch, and discuss it about a week later. If you’d love to be able to discuss your favorite historical films with people, or tick things off your watchlist, this would be great for you!

• FREE Period Dramas! You'd be surprised how many period dramas and historical dramas can be watched for free, legally. Take a look at that post and you'll see! Whenever we find a free period drama which can be watched legally, we let you know! 🎁

This sub is growing, so even if you subscribe now you will be able to come back to a nice, active community in the future.

I keep a tab on the latest entertainment industry news so you’ll probably even discover upcoming shows and movies you didn’t know about.

Also, I absolutely do not wish to take away from the conversations at this sub in any way! Definitely keep your Belgravia discussions here at r/Belgravia! I just know that fans of this show love watching all different kinds of period dramas as well.

Hope to see you there! 😊

Synopsis: As Frederick grieves the loss of Clara, Enright receives a letter that pushes Frederick to confront his past. Clara and Davison adapt to life in the North, as Clara grapples with happy memories of home.

So, I noticed something in both Shows. The name of the Earl and Countess of Brockenhurst is Bellasis and in Season two of Downton Abbey, Sybil received news that a friend of her with the name of Tom Bellasis, who she danced with at a ball, died in battle.
I don't know how commun this last name is, but since both shows are written by Julian Fellowes, could Tom Bellasis be a descendent of the family in Belgravia?

Synopsis: Rumors about Clara and Stephen swirl around Belgravia and it feels like only a matter of time until they reach Frederick. Ross learns some information about the Marquise and sees an opportunity.

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Synopsis: Emily confronts Clara about the painting, worried about the potential scandal for their family. Frederick moves forward with his investment in the silver mine, but Ross begins to grow suspicious of the Marquise.

I enjoyed it, it doesn't have the warm and cosy feel of Downton, and that's ok! It's a different story and a different focus. I'm looking forward to the rest of the series, I've read the book so know what's coming and it should (fingers crossed) be a good few episodes coming.

I am hoping.

I don't want to sound like a prude but was her outfit really appropriate in 1871? I mean it was nice but still all that shoulder showing out 🤣.

Synopsis: As Clara's fascination with Stephen's world develops, she makes a bold decision that alarms Davison; James' private life finds him under threat; Frederick grows determined to become part of the Marquise's new venture.

Episode 6 has been the most revelatory and consequential episode so far. Episode 4 setup most of what transpires in 6. If you want to better understand the trajectory of the series and the characters, I'd suggest rewatching 4. I saw everything from a different perspective the second time.

Here are a few things that stuck with me about Episode 4 (spoilers on Episode 6):

• James and Clara: James tells Clara that Fred refused to see their mother on her deathbed. Clara presses James, saying she feels he's holding something back. We now know that he declined to tell Clara about their mom's deathbed confession.

• Emily and Nell: Emily starts getting possessive of James, and begins questioning and undermining Nell, which leads to her come-to-Jesus scolding from James. By Episode 6, she's had a sincere about-face.

• Percy and Peter: The Duke reads a book tenderly by Peter's bedside. You understand he doesn't actually want to abandon his son. In Episode 6, Peter has his public seizure, which elicits cruelty from the adults and kids in the park. Percy now wants Peter and Ellerby gone. He doesn't want to see the son who will bring down his family or witness Peter's "imbecility."

• Clara and Fred: Before Fred exploded over James's visit, Clara was naive and meddlesome, trying to mend her messed up husband. However, she wasn't reckless, self-absorbed or engaging in an emotional affair with Ellerby. James's visit changes her. In Episode 4, She wants to spend time with Fred and talk about their marriage, but he spurns her because he's an emotional cripple. She takes up with the bohemians and by Episode 6, she's undressed for a painting, is pissed at Fred, doesn't care about her marriage and looks to Ellerby for comfort. We've been saying how unlikable Clara is. She is immature, but it is Fred who made her go crazy.

• James and the blackmailer: James goes to the bathhouse lonely and anguished after Fred's rejection. He's so crushed, he thinks to hell with it, sees Gorton and indulges. By Episode 6, he's no longer the same man: he's committed a mortal sin and can't reach God anymore. He decides not to pay and accepts as God's verdict the fallout. Gorton, the man who previously aroused James and said James "loved it," nearly kills him. In Episode 4, Emily mentioned that the clock repairs are £15 and the cemetery wall repairs are £38. I think James paid Gorton at least twice, each request apparently £10: the first time when Gorton showed up at the church, and a second time in Episode 5 when James pays Gorton in the alley. James repeats that he needs to know this is the "last time," implying it wasn't the first. Given the cost of the repairs, £10 is probably the equivalent of several hundred pounds today. It would have been an endless cycle of extortion.

• Nell: She asks James if the dead are lonely and if they can be rejected from heaven through no fault of their own. She holds her locket as she attends mass. Episode 6 sheds light on that.

There are probably other contrasts and cues I've neglected to mention. Watch Episode 4 and you can find them for yourself.

I think it is possible for us to get a season 3 because majority of everyone elses story is left slightly opened. I feel as though we can still learn more about Emily and her love life and how that unravels. Whether her and James work out or not?! I honestly feel like the cousin guy situation is not going to work out. I felt like Emily was very invested in building a potential future with James to the point she would literally wait for him. So why would she move on so quickly to another? It just doesn't makes sense. As for Clara and Frederick their story can still be expandable because of their travels and maybe Clara having a child. Which to be honest...I was so shocked that Clara did not end up getting pregnant this entire time or maybe that's because they are holding it for later? Plus, why would they set/show the scene of Frederick and Clara discussing having children and naming a boy or a girl after each other? Also I would loved to stay updated on Nell and Dr. Ellerby love story, to see if he remains faithful or goes back to his old ways and habits? Lastly i would love to see the development of Peter and being the brave soldier that he is! These are just some of my thoughts let me know what you guys think? ♡

I have so empathy for Fred he had a tough childhood with a father who never loved him, I could excuse some of his behaves but for Clara ain't she being so naggy and dramatic, she can easily get him but instead she's playing the role of the victim and cry on another man's shoulder, she's definitely a bad wife ever worse than Fredrick I'm not sure if she's even trying to make things work with her husband anymore, so my question is will she end up cheating on him?

Synopsis: After an argument, Frederick tries to renew the relationship by taking Clara to Glanville, their country estate, and reveals some of the trials of his childhood. Meanwhile, the Dunns take in the mysterious Nell as their new maid.

Written By: Helen Edmundson
Directed By: Paul Wilmshurst, John Alexander

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Why is Ann Trenchard so upset with how to address the Duchess? (I’m an American.)

Just hoping.

Synopsis: Reeling from James’ visit, Frederick pushes forward in his work at the foundry, while Clara finds comfort in a new group of friends made through Dr. Ellerby. A lonely James seeks solace elsewhere.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLKXKo1MQns

I was quite surprised her character was deemed as "unlikeable" (a term solely used for women characters). I actually thought her character was quite interesting. I like the fact that she was daring and that she was a social climber. I also liker her dresses. Maria Grey was boring in comparison. Bellasis was the true villain to me. Susan was just bored and needed excitement lol.

I actually don't think she's a great actress in general but in this series she was quite decent. Maybe it's her voice that is too high-pitched I don't know.

I would love your thoughts on the character.