5 Rogue Pride and Prejudice Spin-Offs to Watch After The Other Bennet Sister
Asyia Iftikhar Published March 22, 2026 1:00pm
Where there's a will, there's an unusual Pride and Prejudice adaptation to dig your teeth into. For casual Austen lovers, you may have noticed that BBC's new spin-off, The Other Bennet Sister, has arrived, focusing on the forgotten sibling, Mary Bennet. But if, like many fans, you've devoured the first five episodes faster than Jane and Bingley fall in love, worry not—we have you covered with more quirky takes on this classic tale.
Why Pride and Prejudice Endures
Since its publication in 1813, this novel has been cherished by generations for good reason. Whether swooning at the yearning romances, growing fond of the eccentric Bennet family, or getting swept up in the English countryside, it stands as one of the most enduring classic novels. While timeless adaptations like BBC's 1995 series or Keira Knightley's 2005 movie remain popular, the story has also become a playground for creatives to experiment with wild ideas.
Bride and Prejudice
We can't start any wacky remake round-up without one of the very best: Bride and Prejudice, from the creator of Bend It Like Beckham, Gurinder Chadha. This 2004 contemporary remake stars Aishwarya Rai as our reimagined Lizzie Bennet, Laita Bakshi, and Martin Henderson as the ever-charming Mr. Darcy. The plot is surprisingly faithful, highlighting similarities between early 19th-century English society and South Asian community norms around marriage. With epic tunes like No Life without Wife and unforgettable dance sequences, this is a must-watch for Austen lovers seeking fun.
Fire Island
Next up, we have the long-overdue LGBTQ+ remake of our classic novel. Set in New York and featuring stars like Bowen Yang and Margaret Cho, this unapologetically queer take follows a group of best friends spending their annual week on the titular island. The story takes a positively Austentatious twist as they navigate love's complexities. Fire Island is available to stream on Disney Plus now, offering a fresh, modern perspective.
The Lizzie Bennet Diaries
Now, we're getting into the deep cuts. If you were a GCSE student studying Pride and Prejudice during YouTube's heyday, you might remember John Green's web vlog series, The Lizzie Bennet Diaries. This eccentric adaptation from the early-to-mid 2010s features our plucky protagonist as a vlogger recounting her chaotic family life. Brilliantly rendered within the constraints of the medium, it merges Austen with modern-day seamlessly, making it one of the most unique entries on this list. The Lizzie Bennet Diaries is available to stream in full on YouTube.
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
The 2016 comedy-horror, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, is a tongue-in-cheek, subversive retelling based on the 2009 novel of the same name. Ignore the naysayers; this movie is a delight for those who enjoy a twist. As Lily James as Elizabeth Bennett says, 'It's a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains.' It's a time-accurate Pride and Prejudice with zombies roaming about—how delightful! Pride and Prejudice and Zombies is available on Amazon Prime Video now.
Austenland
Last but not least, we have Austenland. This 2013 rom-com stars Keri Russell as a single thirty-something obsessed with Pride and Prejudice. Naturally, she travels to a Jane Austen theme park to find her perfect period drama man. What could possibly go wrong? As she steps into her own topsy-turvy Regency romance, we get all the classic Austen tropes that make you swoon. The cherry on top? It stars the Emmy-winning icon Jennifer Coolidge. Austenland is available to buy or rent on Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV.
The first five episodes of The Other Bennet Sister are available to stream on BBC iPlayer now. Episodes six to 10 will land on Sunday, March 29.
