

A teenage girl in Medieval England navigates life and tries to avoid the arranged marriages her father maps out for her.
Acting
Bella Ramsey's chaotic diary entries are unhinged perfection.
Costume
Mud, boils, and authentic filth—no Hollywood glow here.
Writing
Dunham's anachronistic voice somehow works in 1290.

Director
Lena Dunham
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Bella Ramsey filmed this between seasons of The Last Kingdom and immediately after Game of Thrones—their first lead role.
The book's author Karen Cushman consulted on set, and Lena Dunham specifically sought her approval for the anachronistic tone. Cushman's response: 'Make it yours.'
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