Princess Daisy
Princess Daisy

Princess Daisy

1983TV ShowEnded1 SeasonEnglish

The lovely Daisy is the daughter of a Russian prince and an American movie star. After her parents are killed, she flees from her half-brother Ram. She fights her way to the top of the modeling profession and falls in love with a company president. But then, her half-brother arrives on the scene, ready to blackmail and destroy her.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Douglas HickoxGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

Based on the novel by Judith Krantz, this miniseries follows the tumultuous life of Daisy Worth as she navigates personal tragedy, romantic entanglements, and the complexities of a royal upbringing. From her orphaned youth to her rise in the international fashion world and her eventual claim to a vast fortune, Daisy's journey is one of resilience and ambition. She grapples with love, betrayal, and the dark secrets that surround her family's legacy.

Critical Reception

As a television miniseries from the early 1980s, "Princess Daisy" was a popular, albeit somewhat melodramatic, adaptation of a bestselling novel. It was noted for its star-studded cast and glamorous portrayal of wealth and high society, though critics often pointed to its lengthy runtime and predictable plotlines. It achieved considerable viewership upon its release.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its lavish production values and the performances of its established cast.
  • Criticized for its excessive length and a narrative that relied heavily on soap opera tropes.
  • The story was considered engaging by many viewers interested in tales of wealth, romance, and family drama.

Google audience: Audience reception data specifically from Google users for this 1983 miniseries is not readily available. However, contemporary reviews suggest it was a widely watched television event that appealed to fans of romantic dramas and stories of high society.

Fun Fact

The miniseries was based on the 1980 novel of the same name by Judith Krantz, which was a massive bestseller and cemented Krantz's reputation as a purveyor of glamorous, escapist fiction.

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