The Confessions Of Frannie Langton (2022) Subti... May 2026

Unlike many period pieces that treat the Black experience as a footnote, this series places it at the absolute center. It explores themes of , addiction (laudanum) , and the class divide in 1820s London.

"I loved that Frannie was so complicated. She isn’t just a victim; she’s a writer, a lover, and someone with a dark past she’s trying to reconcile." Viewing with Subtitles

: It originally aired on ITVX in the UK and is available on BritBox in the US and other regions. The Confessions of Frannie Langton (2022) subti...

The story begins with a shock: (played by Karla-Simone Spence), a young woman born into slavery in Jamaica, is found in bed with the bloodied corpse of her mistress, Marguerite Benham (Sophie Cookson). Frannie is accused of a double murder—Marguerite and her husband, George—but she claims to have no memory of the night.

: Frannie’s life in Jamaica under the cruel John Langton, where she was forced to assist in disturbing medical "experiments." Unlike many period pieces that treat the Black

As the trial unfolds, the narrative flashes back to reveal Frannie's journey:

: Given to George Benham as a "gift," Frannie enters a household simmering with addiction, intellectual ego, and forbidden desire. She isn’t just a victim; she’s a writer,

: Official subtitles (CC) are available on these streaming platforms, ensuring you don't miss the sharp social critiques or the whispered secrets between the two leads.