Martin Clunes, the beloved actor known for his role as the grumpy Doctor Martin Ellingham in ITV's 'Doc Martin', has a surprising highest-rated TV drama according to Rotten Tomatoes. It's not his iconic character from the beloved series, but rather his role in the historical drama 'Vanity Fair'.
In this adaptation of William Makepeace Thackeray's 1848 novel, Clunes plays Sir Pitt Crawley, a standout character in a cast that includes Olivia Cooke, Suranne Jones, and Michael Palin. The show centers around Becky Sharp, a strong-willed lead played by Cooke, as she navigates her way out of poverty and the complexities of upper-class English society.
The show had a mixed response from critics, but it boasts a respectable 89% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics praised the strong performances, particularly Cooke's, and the show's brisk pacing. While some found the story less unique in the modern context, others appreciated its entertaining and well-told narrative.
'Vanity Fair' is currently streaming on Apple TV and available for purchase on Prime Video, offering a chance to explore this intriguing period drama and witness Clunes' versatile acting skills beyond his beloved 'Doc Martin' character.
