Bridgerton fans, listen up: This Netflix miniseries is set in 19th-century Sicily

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Bridgerton fans, listen up: This Netflix miniseries is set in 19th-century Sicily.

If you've already binged 'Bridgerton' three times and are craving your next fix of opulent costumes, political upheaval, and grand emotions – Netflix has just the thing: the miniseries 'The Leopard.' It may sound unspectacular at first, but it's exactly what Bridgerton fans are looking for right now.

The six-part production is set in 19th-century Sicily and delivers the same mix of splendor and social chaos you know from the Regency world – only with Italian force rather than English glitter. Six episodes, one continuous story, perfect for a rainy Sunday on the couch.

What 'The Leopard' is about

Midst the upheaval of the 19th century: Don Fabrizio Corbera, Prince of Salina, tries to steer his noble family through a turning of the ages. When Giuseppe Garibaldi's Redshirts take the island and shake the old social order to its foundations, the family flees Palermo to their estate in Donnafugata. What sounds like a safe retreat becomes the stage for new entanglements – the situation escalates further and further.

Who's in it?

In the title role of the prince is Kim Rossi Stuart, one of the most defining Italian character actors of recent decades. Alongside him, Deva Cassel as Angelica Sedara is a particular standout – and that name carries weight. Her mother is Italian actress Monica Bellucci (62), her father is French actor Vincent Cassel (59). Deva Cassel is well-established as a star in her own right, but her illustrious heritage adds an extra layer of attention to the cast.

Why Bridgerton fans will get their fix

What connects the two series is this feeling: a privileged class in a changing world, striking costumes, grand rooms, gestures that speak volumes. 'The Leopard' is more grown-up and darker than 'Bridgerton,' the romance is more subtle, the conflicts are charged with real history – but the pull that makes Bridgerton what it is is the same. If you like series that deliver on production design and atmosphere without getting lost in endless seasons, 'The Leopard' comes highly recommended.

You'll find the miniseries in the Netflix catalog – just search for 'The Leopard' and you're off.