Looking to scratch that dating show itch? MissBridgertona little too much? Have no fear because a Regency-style dating series is coming toNBC. Previously announced to stream on Peacock, thisPride & Prejudice-inspired dating show is moving to weekly network airings instead.
Along with the change from streaming to broadcast, the show formerly known asPride & Prejudice: An Experiment in Romancehas also received a name change. Now titledThe Courtship, the dating series will follow a heroine looking for her duke and a group of eligible bachelors as they compete to win the heart of their own Elizabeth Bennet. Contestants will be housed in a castle in the countryside and partake in activities such as carriage rides and archery, communicate via handwritten letters, and be completely immersed in the world ofJane Austen.
The Courtshipis a culmination of the long-beloved romances depicted in Austen’s novels and the growing interest in unscripted television. With unique dating shows like Netflix’sSexy Beastsand long-standing programs like ABC’sThe BachelorandThe Bachelorettetaking both streaming and networks by storm, it only seems natural that the romantic tension and passionate glances of classic novels get their day in the sun.
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Austen’s work, particularlyPride & Prejudice, has inspired several adaptations over the years, notablyBridget Jones’s Diary,Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, and the much-beloved 2005Pride & Prejudicefilm starringKeira KnightleyandMatthew Macfadyen. The Regency era has also served as the backdrop for countless romance novels, including those byBridgertonauthorJulia Quinn. Other Austen works in the mainstream includeEmma,Sense & Sensibility, andPersuasionwhich have had their fair share of adaptations over the years.
Filming forThe Courtshiptook place in the North of England, reportedly near York, during the past summer and fall. The series is executive produced byAnthony Dominici,Sharon Levy,DJ Nurre,Michael Heyerman, andSusy Price.The unique format ofThe Courtshipis sure to entice fans of Austen and reality shows alike. Though trailers and images have yet to be released, the ever-approaching premiere is sure to be highly anticipated with its promises of romantic tension and classic love stories.
The Courtshipwill premiere on NBC on Sunday, March 6 at 8 PM. Episodes will be available for streaming on Peacock the next day.
