My Brilliant Career has cured my period drama-hating past by being the best TV show I've seen on Netflix this year — but don't expect it to be a Bridgerton bonkbuster
The best love is the one that comes from nowhere, and I've fallen head over heels for new Netflix series My Brilliant Career — and it wasn't even on my radar for 2026.
In the mid-2000s, the author was captivated by a reality TV show called Aussie Ladette to Lady, which portrayed a new breed of Australian woman as loud, vulgar, and unsuitable for society. This show served as the inspiration for Netflix's new series, My Brilliant Career. The series follows Sybylla, the eldest daughter from Possum Gully, who moves in with her grandmother to conform to high society standards.
Despite her initial resistance, Sybylla embraces her independence, aspiring to become a published writer, proving herself to be a woman ahead of her time. The six-episode series is a refreshing departure from the typical period drama, engaging viewers with Sybylla's unapologetic nature and refusal to conform to societal expectations.
Recognizable names like Anna Chancellor, Philippa Northeast, and Kate Mulvany bring their characters to life with remarkable depth and nuance. While the show may not offer explicit sexual content, its focus on character development and storytelling makes it a captivating and authentic addition to Netflix's 2026 offerings.
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