MR SELFRIDGE: S1E4 (review)

By Christopher Cerasi

Like all shiny new things, eventually cracks begin to show, and what was once seemingly so solid and sure seems to be slipping away. Some things are reparable, some are not. But before there is action, there is worry.

Lots and lots of worry.

Last night’s episode of Mr Selfridge dealt with the deep worries of almost all its characters, most especially the female ensemble.

For this installment we need to talk about the ladies.


Ellen Love (Zoe Tapper) is worried Harry (Jeremy Piven) is pulling away from her and in love with someone else. He doesn’t come to see her anymore, doesn’t return her letters, and worst of all, seems to be in love with the prima ballerina Anna Pavlova (Natalia Kremen) – or at least, she assumes this last bit based on the lavish press attention Harry’s latest publicity stunt for his department store is getting.

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