The remnants of humanity living in the 'silo' can no longer remember who built it, or why, but Juliette (Rebecca Ferguson, who also produces), an engineer who reluctantly becomes the sheriff of the silo, is determined to solve the many mysteries of the place. The surface of the planet is so toxic that anyone venturing outside dies almost immediately. The last 10,000 people on earth live in a self-sufficient, mile-deep, multi-storey facility buried underground. This latest series, adapted from a series of novels, more than maintains that level of quality. Queen Charlotte premieres 4 May on Netflix internationallyĪpple TV+ has really leaned into science fiction since its launch and shows such as Severance, For All Mankind, Foundation and Invasion are a key part of its offering.

As with its parent show, expect gorgeous costumes, opulent balls, string quartet covers of contemporary pop songs and, yes, quite a lot of sex, while a voiceover from Lady Whistledown at the start reminds us: 'This is not a history lesson. Adjoa Andoh and Golda Rosheuvel are back as adult Lady Danbury and Queen Charlotte. Imagine how much worse she's going to be when she pals up with Lady Agatha Danbury (Arsema Thomas). She is, in the words of her brother, 'exceedingly headstrong'. Charlotte's really not thrilled about it. As the six-part series begins, young Charlotte (India Amarteifio), from a tiny province in Germany, is on her way to meet the king of England (Corey Mylchreest), her brother Adolphus having signed a 'betrothal contract'. This is the origin story of Queen Charlotte, a character from the parent show who was a real-life historical figure: German aristocrat Sophia Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz who became the wife of King George III.

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