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  • 2017
  • PBS
The Miniaturist

Summary The adaptation of Jessie Burton's novel is set in 1686 Amsterdam where 18-year-old Nella Oortman (Anya Taylor-Joy) moves in with her new husband Johannes Brandt (Alex Hassell), who gifts her a dollhouse copy of their home. Nella begins questioning the extra packages of mini furniture and life-like dolls from a miniaturist appear to pred...

  • 2017
  • PBS
  • 2017
  • PBS

The Miniaturist

Season 1 Premiere: Dec 26, 2017
Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 7 Critic Reviews
69
User Score Mixed or Average Based on 9 User Ratings
5.4
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Summary The adaptation of Jessie Burton's novel is set in 1686 Amsterdam where 18-year-old Nella Oortman (Anya Taylor-Joy) moves in with her new husband Johannes Brandt (Alex Hassell), who gifts her a dollhouse copy of their home. Nella begins questioning the extra packages of mini furniture and life-like dolls from a miniaturist appear to pred...

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 7 Critic Reviews
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57% Positive
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43% Mixed
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Generally Favorable Based on 7 Critic Reviews
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43% Mixed
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80
Sep 11, 2018
The cinematography in The Miniaturist imitates a Vermeer masterpiece's interplay between light and shadow, engulfing the action in mesmerizing glow that both augments and glamorizes the weight of what is essentially Petronella’s imprisonment. But the real treasure here is Garai’s icy meanness, which singlehandedly props up the rigid atmosphere within that grim home.
By Melanie McFarland FULL REVIEW
80
Sep 10, 2018
An engaging and suspenseful series.
By Lorraine Ali FULL REVIEW
80
Sep 5, 2018
The three-part period piece has some weaknesses in the final chapter, but it is nonetheless an intriguing story led by a trio of stellar performances.
By Matthew Gilbert FULL REVIEW
75
Sep 10, 2018
The Miniaturist may feel raw and green, sometimes naively so, but in its awkward, otherworldly way champions hope and change, and that’s rarely a waste of time.
By Hanh Nguyen FULL REVIEW
60
Sep 13, 2018
The Miniaturist evokes the Dutch Masters with its moody and dark-hued cinematography. Unfortunately, the story is a bit murky too. [17-30 Sep 2018, p.25]
By Matt Roush
60
Sep 7, 2018
There are a few really interesting storylines broached casually in the series that would have benefitted from more episodes.
By Allison Keene FULL REVIEW
50
Sep 6, 2018
The miniseries feels both overlong and stunted as it lurches between storylines. ... It’s a shame that the series never quite gels, given how much it has going for it in terms of story, talent, and the truly spectacular production design and costuming that sets off the on location shoots with such style.
By Caroline Framke FULL REVIEW

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5.4
44% Positive
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22% Mixed
2 Ratings
33% Negative
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Production Company:
  • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
  • Masterpiece Theatre
  • Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)
  • The Forge Entertainment
Initial Release Date: Dec 26, 2017
Number of seasons: 1 Season
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Awards

Ivor Novello Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Royal Television Society, UK
• 1 Nomination
Bafta TV Craft
• 1 Nomination

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