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BBC's 2017 Howards End Mini‑Series Lands on Netflix

The Netflix release revives attention to the BAFTA‑nominated four‑part adaptation by drawing viewers back to its award recognition alongside a high‑profile cast.

Overview

  • The 2017 BBC four‑episode Howards End began streaming on Netflix Friday, prompting fresh regional coverage and viewing recommendations.
  • The mini‑series condenses E. M. Forster's novel into four episodes and was nominated for a BAFTA best mini‑series in 2018.
  • Hayley Atwell and Matthew Macfadyen lead an ensemble cast that also includes Julia Ormond, Joseph Quinn and Alex Lawther.
  • Critics and viewers have praised the performances, costumes and production design, with audience quotes on IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes calling the show 'sparkling' and 'very charming.'
  • The Netflix availability could draw fans of Downton Abbey and other period dramas to revisit this Forster adaptation and boost interest in televised versions of the novel.