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The Durrells
Simon Nye · Series · 2016
If The Durrells captured your heart, you will adore these stories about finding beauty and chosen family within unexpected, challenging landscapes.
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Books on the same thread
My Family and Other Animals
Gerald Durrell · Book · 2019
Explores: Family, Childhood, Nature.
As the source material for The Durrells, this memoir provides the authentic, witty, and nature-filled foundation for the eccentric family dynamics and idyllic Greek escapades you already cherish.
Films on the same thread
The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society
Film · 2018
Explores: found family, wartime resilience, literary obsession.
Much like the cast of The Durrells, the characters here form a resilient found family, proving that eccentric bonds can flourish beautifully even in the most isolated, post-war settings.
The Holdovers
Alexander Payne · Film · 2023
Explores: Unlikely Friendships, Finding Connection, Grief and Loss.
You will recognize the same heartwarming blend of friction and affection found in The Durrells as these mismatched individuals navigate their forced, intimate proximity during a long winter.
The Book Thief
Brian Percival · Film · 2013
Explores: The Power of Words, Resilience in the Face of Adversity, Innocence Lost.
This story mirrors the emotional stakes of The Durrells by highlighting how ordinary people maintain their humanity and moral courage through the power of connection during difficult, transformative times.
The Chorus
Christophe Barratier · Film · 2004
Shares 2 threads with The Durrells: Coming-of-age, Period Drama.
Just as the family in The Durrells finds growth in a new environment, this period drama focuses on how a dedicated mentor transforms a restrictive setting into a place of hope.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Adventure Zone
The McElroys · Podcast · 2026
Explores: improvised storytelling, group dynamics, high fantasy satire.
The McElroy family’s improvised chemistry offers the same chaotic, hilarious, and deeply personal group dynamics that make the family interactions in The Durrells so endlessly entertaining and relatable.
The Orphans
The Light and Tragic Company · Podcast · 2025
If the survival-through-community aspect of The Durrells resonated with you, this audio drama scales that theme up to a cosmic level, exploring how strangers bond while facing total isolation.
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Common questions
Is The Durrells based on a book?
Yes, The Durrells is inspired by the autobiographical work titled My Family and Other Animals. This book chronicles the time the family spent living on the Greek island of Corfu during the 1930s, which serves as the primary source material for the television series.
What is the premise of The Durrells?
The Durrells follows a financially struggling widow named Louisa who moves her four children from England to the island of Corfu in 1935. The family settles into a dilapidated house without electricity, choosing to embrace a simpler life in what they consider an earthly paradise.
How many children does Louisa have in The Durrells?
In The Durrells, Louisa moves to Corfu with her four children. The family consists of three sons and one daughter. Together, they navigate the challenges of living in a crumbling house while adjusting to their new life on the island.
When does The Durrells take place?
The story of The Durrells is set in 1935. This period piece depicts the family leaving their life in England to relocate to Greece, where they attempt to rebuild their family dynamic in a more affordable and scenic environment on the island of Corfu.