The Miniaturist

In 1686 Amsterdam, a young woman named Nella receives a mysterious miniature version of her new home as a wedding gift from her wealthy merchant husband. As she begins to furnish the tiny house, the exquisite miniatures she orders from an unknown miniaturist seem to predict and influence real-life events within her household, revealing secrets and dangers.

The series received mixed to positive reviews, with praise for its atmospheric visuals, Anya Taylor-Joy's performance, and its faithful adaptation of the novel. However, some critics found the pacing slow and the plot convoluted at times, with particular criticism directed towards its deviation from the source material in its latter half.

• Praised for its visual design and period detail, creating an immersive historical atmosphere.
• Anya Taylor-Joy's performance as Nella was widely lauded as a standout element.
• Criticism often focused on pacing issues and a narrative that became less compelling in later episodes.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the show's aesthetic and the central performance, finding it to be an intriguing, albeit sometimes slow-paced, period drama.

Nominated for Best Production Design at the BAFTA Television Craft Awards.

The intricate dollhouse miniatures created for the series were handcrafted by expert model makers and took several months to complete, with each tiny object meticulously detailed to reflect the era.