While Jane Austen fans might be loving the new BBC series Miss Austen, they are about to face some heartbreaking news as two hit adaptations, including Death Comes to Pemberley and Emma Thompson's classic Sense and Sensibility are set to be removed from Netflix. Are the shades of Pemberley to be thus polluted?!
The streaming service is always changing it's library of options, with the deal for the shows likely ending at the end of their contracted time - but that's not to say that we won't miss having both the TV show and the movie at our viewing disposal!
Based on the PD James novel, Death Comes to Pemberley is a murder mystery series that follows Lizzie and Mr Darcy following a death on the grounds of Pemberley - making everyone - particularly Lydia's rogue husband Mr Wickham a suspect. Originally airing on BBC before landing on Netflix, unfortunately, the show will now be leaving the platform on Tuesday - with Sense and Sensibility being taken off one day later.
The 1995 version of Sense and Sensibility stars Kate Winslet, Alan Rickman and Hugh Grant alongside Emma, and follows two sisters forced into difficult circumstances who both deal with their own reservations and enthusiasm after falling in love. It won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay - and remains one of the most beloved Jane Austen adaptations of all time.
© SkyPeople have taken to social media to share their adoration of both projects, with one posting: "I don’t know why it took me so long to watch Matthew Rhys as Mr. Darcy in the BBC’s adaptation of PD James’ Death Comes to Pemberley but he may cure my flu."
Another person wrote: "Listen to me, Matthew Rhys was ACTUALLY the best Fitzwilliam Dancy and it will bother me FOREVER that we didn't get to see him play the original source material instead of Death Comes to Pemberley."
© Mammoth Screen/BBC/James PardonA third posted: "Ang Lee's Sense & Sensibility is on Netflix and yes I am staying up late to rewatch it." Another added: "Scrolling through all the films on Netflix knowing full well I’ll just end up back at the start watching Sense and Sensibility again in an hour’s time."
10 most successful Netflix films
1. Red Notice – 230,900,000 (views worldwide)
In a globetrotting adventure, FBI agent (Dwyane Johnson) is trying to catch the world's most wanted art thief and reluctantly teams up with a rival thief (Ryan Reynolds) to find them.
2. Don't Look Up – 171,400,000
Two low-level scientists (Jennifer Lawrence and Leonardo DiCaprio) attempt to warn humanity about an approaching comet in this dystopian spoof about climate politics.
3. Carry-On – 166,300,000
A mysterious traveller (Jason Bateman) coerces Ethan, a young TSA officer (Taron Egerton), to smuggle a dangerous package onboard a flight.
4. The Adam Project – 157,600,000
In 2050, fighter pilot Adam (Ryan Reynolds) time travels back to 2022 where he encounters his 12-year-old self with an important mission in store.
5. Bird Box – 157,400,000 views
In a world where looking at deadly forces costs people their lives, Malorie Hayes (Sandra Bullock) and her kids must flee to safety without removing their blindfolds.
6. Leave The World Behind – 143,400,000
Amanda Sandford (Julia Roberts) arranges a luxury family getaway which takes an unsettling turn when a cyber attack occurs and two mysterious strangers appear at the door.
7. The Grey Man – 139,300,000
After discovering dark secrets about the agency, a CIA agent (Ryan Gosling) is forced to go on the run with a sociopathic agent on his tail.
8. Damsel – 138,000,000
Damsel in distress Elodie (Millie Bobby Brown) marries a prince, only to discover she is a sacrifice to pay off the royal family's debts.
9. We Can Be Heroes – 137,300,000 views
In a superhero adventure, Missy and other heroic children work together to save their parents from alien captivity
10. The Mother – 136,400,000 views
A dangerous on-the-run assassin (Jennifer Lopez) comes out of hiding to protect her teenage daughter whom she gave up years earlier.
Fortunately, plenty of classics will remain on the streaming platform, including Persuasion, Little Women, The Woman in White and Lady Chatterley's Lover - so period drama fans still have plenty to choose from!
