The FavouriteMovie · 2018
Okay, so if you're into historical dramas but also love watching women absolutely go for each other's throats, this one's for you. It's giving 'period drama, but make it messy and morally gray' with Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz as rivals who do not play nice. Plus, Olivia Colman as the queen is everything, and Nicholas Hoult just doing his thing is a whole vibe. Get ready for some serious political scheming, secret affairs, and a no-holds-barred battle for power.
Set in early 18th-century England, this historical drama plunges into the court of the frail Queen Anne. Her trusted advisor and secret lover, Lady Sarah Churchill, wields significant influence over the monarch. When Lady Sarah's impoverished cousin, Abigail Hill, arrives seeking employment, she quickly charms her way into the Queen's inner circle. This sparks a fierce and manipulative rivalry between the two women as they compete for Queen Anne's affection and power within the palace.
