At home and wondering what to do after working remotely during COVID-19? Here are 5 suggestions for series to watch (or rewatch) that, in addition to impeccable scripts and drama, feature sets and decor as characters. There are many qualities that make up a successful series, but rare are those that have "set designs" with the same strength as a main character. We have selected for you, décor and design enthusiasts, five inspiring series that are also pleasing to the eye.
1. Mad Man The protagonist Don Drapper is a classic anti-hero with his lies, escapes and betrayals. The entire plot of Mad Man takes place in the 1950s and 1960s, a time when
hardcore and unethical advertising was emerging in New York. The series in all its its seven episodes is a masterpiece. Whether for the text, direction and dramaturgy, or for the perfect setting with vintage pieces and iconic décor designed by Am Wells - one of the most awarded
set designers in Hollywood. Furniture, colors, textures, objects and architectural references from era create a true and very pleasant journey through time.
2. Time between Seams The life of a young seamstress from Madrid in the 1930s, Sira Quiroga, is the central plot of the story. The young woman, after falling madly in love with Ramiro, moves to Tangier, Morocco, in search of a great job opportunity. for the couple. However, the narrative takes a turn and Sira finds herself alone and without money: this is the central plot.
Set in old traditional houses in the region, such as riads and dars, the glamorous scenes also pass through palaces and historic buildings with their "zellijs"
( famous and ubiquitous colorful ceramic mosaics). The series, in addition to being beautiful, brings joy and comfort to the soul.
A critical and audience success, the acclaimed series that tells the stories of the British royal family and Queen Elizabeth II is at its best. In this third season, the British throne will be played by actress Olivia Colman, among other new actors. The time frame covers 1964 to 1977 and the scenes created with impeccable settings reflect the taste, style and colors of the period. Although the palace does not undergo many modifications, the environments in which we see the royal family are punctuated by small changes that highlight the period. Highlights include the chapters that feature Princess Margaret's memorable home on the private island of Mustique in the Caribbean. The island became a sort of retreat from public life, where Margaret would take close friends to enjoy and relax peacefully without worries.
4. Big Little Lies Big Little Lies is an extremely well-curated series, filmed in Monterey, California, with an all-star cast: Nicole Kidman, Laura Dern and Reese Witherspoon. The trio of protagonists also interact with Shailene Woodley, Zoë Kravitz and none other than Meryl Streep. Streep (from the second season onwards). Discovering the mysterious murder of a character in the community of this coastal town is the
plot of the series based on the novel Little Lies, by Liane Moriarty.
The sets and locations chosen by award-winning
production designer John Paino are memorable spaces –– reflecting the personalities of the five female protagonists and true to their stories –– that point the audience in different directions. A beautiful example is the beachfront property decorated with good taste and with a stunning view of the surroundings, reflecting the characteristics of the character Renata Klein, played by Laura Dern. “We thought a lot about what these women do, how they behave and how they were described in the book” reveals John Paino. Prepare yourself for very strong and sometimes violent scenes that discuss urgent issues in the female universe.
5. Downton Abbey The award-winning English series is set in the early 20th century, when the sinking of the Titanic and the First World War were the main morning news stories in the newspaper. The core of the plot is the routine and conflicts of the aristocratic Crawley family, who live in a A castle with countless rooms, staff and a stunning garden. In fiction, the Crawleys live in the
Downton Abbey residence. But in real life, the property is called Highclere Castle and is located very close to London. The “little house” has between 200 and 300 rooms. , of which around 80 are bedrooms. It is a must-see to see the profusion of details in the rooms and the quality of the impeccable garden design, one of the traditions of British culture.[newsletter]
