"The Other Bennet Sister" proves it’s the quiet ones we need to be watching
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"The Other Bennet Sister" proves it’s the quiet ones we need to be watching
Senior Culture Critic
Published
May 20, 2026 12:00PM (EDT)
The star and writer of BritBox's "The Other Bennet Sister" on why the "Pride & Prejudice" wallflower resonates
The cast of upcoming BBC drama The Other Bennet Sister reflect on why the author’s work still captivates audiences.
Ella Bruccoleri’s performance as Mary is absolutely lovely. It’s a shame this overly slight drama labours the jokes about her…
DUBAI: Mary Bennet — the awkward middle child in Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice”— has always been in the shadow of her more…
Ella Bruccoleri says "The Other Bennet Sister" finally empowers Mary to determine what is best for herself, not just her…
"The Other Bennet Sister" lead Ella Bruccoleri on Mary's relationships with Tom and Ryder, and Season 2.
