Victoria: Series 1

Season overview

Victoria is a historical drama series created by Daisy Goodwin that chronicles the early years of Queen Victoria’s reign. The first season begins in 1837 following the death of King William IV, when his eighteen-year-old niece, Princess Alexandrina Victoria of Kent, inherits the throne. The narrative follows the Queen as she navigates a period of significant economic turbulence and assumes her new royal responsibilities. Throughout the season, the story depicts her transition from a capricious teenager with a limited grasp of her duties into a monarch facing the challenges of her position. The plot explores her initial struggles with conflicted loyalties and the pressures of leadership, eventually leading to her marriage to Albert. As a three-season series, the program focuses on the early chapters of her rule, highlighting themes of defiance, determination, and destiny. The production documents her journey as she establishes her authority and adapts to the demands of the crown during the formative years of her time as Queen.