First of all, the main character Marion Brooks is supposed to be 17/18. I. Real life this actress is 30 and looks it. Why not cast a genuine ingenue like Bridgerton did, and make it more credible?! Louise Jacobson is a pretty girl but she is not a radiant 18 year old carrying the storyline here.
Secondly the dialog is ok but the delivery is very modern. Awful. No subtlety or nuance or modulated voices. OMG where is Maggie Smith when you need her?!
Lastly, the characters thus far are caricatures of their historical referents. The ruthless mogul, the intractable snobbery, the guileless out-of-towner, etc
Overall, as compelling the sets and costumes, it is fighting against the flat delivery of dialog and predictable plot thus far.
Secondly the dialog is ok but the delivery is very modern. Awful. No subtlety or nuance or modulated voices. OMG where is Maggie Smith when you need her?!
Lastly, the characters thus far are caricatures of their historical referents. The ruthless mogul, the intractable snobbery, the guileless out-of-towner, etc
Overall, as compelling the sets and costumes, it is fighting against the flat delivery of dialog and predictable plot thus far.