Most recently, "House of the Dragon" star Olivia Cooke led one of Prime Video's buzziest releases as of late: the psychological thriller "The Girlfriend," opposite Robin Wright and Laurie Davidson. But nearly a decade ago, the British actress was at the helm of another miniseries for Amazon's streaming service: the historical drama "Vanity Fair," based on the 1848 novel of the same name by William Makepeace Thackeray.
Though the seven-part series was received well by critics, at the time of its release back in 2018, it was overshadowed by an absolute ratings juggernaut: the political thriller "Bodyguard," which was airing at the same time. If you did miss it the first time around, "Vanity Fair" is a fresh and spirited adaptation of Thackeray's classic novel, with a modern feel that will appeal to fans of period-piece dramas like "Bridgerton," "Mary & George" and "The Great." (Speaking of "Bridgerton," you'll find one of that show's fan-favorite stars among the "VF" cast.)
