The Durrells 2016

Overview

The Durrells is a television series that aired beginning in 2016, following the real-life Durrell family's relocation to the Mediterranean island of Corfu in the 1930s. The show centers on Louisa Durrell, a widow facing financial hardship who makes the decisive move to relocate her family from England to Greece with her four children. Upon arriving on Corfu, the family settles into a rundown property that lacks modern amenities like electricity and requires significant repair. Despite these initial challenges, the island setting provides an affordable living situation and offers the family opportunities to rebuild their lives. The series depicts the family's adjustment to their new environment while navigating the various obstacles, exciting experiences, and social connections that emerge during their time living in Corfu. The show explores themes of family resilience, adaptation to new cultures, and the transformative power of changing one's circumstances during a difficult period in their lives.