Shows with Upstairs Royals/Downstairs Staff?
January 15, 2024 8:48 AM Subscribe
I just finished Cocinera de Castamar and it rekindled my love of stories about estates that involve families and those who serve them. I'm looking for shows or movies like Cocinera de Castamar, and Downton Abbey. Bonus points if they are in the language of the setting. TY!
A modern take on this, but Parasite might fit the bill.
I'd also recommend Rebecca, the original 1940 version, not the excreable recent Netflix one.
posted by essexjan at 9:27 AM on January 15 [4 favorites]
I'd also recommend Rebecca, the original 1940 version, not the excreable recent Netflix one.
posted by essexjan at 9:27 AM on January 15 [4 favorites]
If you haven't seen it, 1000% Gran Hotel. It's more fun than La Cocinera de Castamar (in my opinion) and absolutely has the class drama.
posted by lysimache at 10:08 AM on January 15 [3 favorites]
posted by lysimache at 10:08 AM on January 15 [3 favorites]
I think The White Lotus would fit the bill (the story is about the wealthy at a resort and this who serve them). Season two, set in Italy has both English and Italian speakers.
The other obvious show is The Gilded Age, also created by Julian Fellowes
posted by skunk pig at 10:29 AM on January 15 [5 favorites]
The other obvious show is The Gilded Age, also created by Julian Fellowes
posted by skunk pig at 10:29 AM on January 15 [5 favorites]
I'll suggest Upstairs Downstairs, if no one else will.
posted by SPrintF at 11:17 AM on January 15 [12 favorites]
posted by SPrintF at 11:17 AM on January 15 [12 favorites]
Jeeves and Wooster?
posted by kickingtheground at 12:06 PM on January 15
posted by kickingtheground at 12:06 PM on January 15
You might like the film adaptation of Remains of the Day
posted by jacobean at 1:56 PM on January 15 [1 favorite]
posted by jacobean at 1:56 PM on January 15 [1 favorite]
I don't suppose you'd be interested in Benson.
posted by seanmpuckett at 4:12 PM on January 15 [1 favorite]
posted by seanmpuckett at 4:12 PM on January 15 [1 favorite]
The Forsyte Saga, on Kanopy and a couple other streamers.
posted by rhizome at 5:49 PM on January 15 [2 favorites]
posted by rhizome at 5:49 PM on January 15 [2 favorites]
Gentleman Jack to some extent
Though it's mainly about the upstairs family, The Secret Garden (movie from the 90s based on the novel) goes into enough detail about the servants' lives that it could fit this category too.
posted by ojocaliente at 6:21 PM on January 15 [3 favorites]
Though it's mainly about the upstairs family, The Secret Garden (movie from the 90s based on the novel) goes into enough detail about the servants' lives that it could fit this category too.
posted by ojocaliente at 6:21 PM on January 15 [3 favorites]
The Syndicate, season 3 is about a group of servants who win the lottery, and end up richer than the lord who owns the house. Lots of fun about who has to politely respect whom as the episodes unfold.
posted by CathyG at 9:44 PM on January 15 [1 favorite]
posted by CathyG at 9:44 PM on January 15 [1 favorite]
The Gilded Age (which is written by Julian Fellowes of Downtown Abbey) does a great deal of this.
posted by RedEmma at 5:06 PM on January 17
posted by RedEmma at 5:06 PM on January 17
Berkeley Square
One of my favorites! It's about nannies in London around 1900.
Servants
Much more vulgar than your typical period fare, especially the first episode. The music and tone of the show are kind of inconsistent. However, the show presents some really interesting customs and rituals of servant life in a country estate that I haven't seen in other TV/films.
The Duchess of Duke Street
Based on a true story of a woman who worked her way up through the ranks of service to become a chef and hotel owner.
posted by mmmbacon at 12:00 PM on January 19
One of my favorites! It's about nannies in London around 1900.
Servants
Much more vulgar than your typical period fare, especially the first episode. The music and tone of the show are kind of inconsistent. However, the show presents some really interesting customs and rituals of servant life in a country estate that I haven't seen in other TV/films.
The Duchess of Duke Street
Based on a true story of a woman who worked her way up through the ranks of service to become a chef and hotel owner.
posted by mmmbacon at 12:00 PM on January 19
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