‘Mr. Malcolm’s List’
Mr. Malcolm’s List is an adorable blend of classic rom-coms and the new, race-blind Regency romance movement. Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù stars as the titular Mr. Malcolm, a second son who has become the season’s most eligible bachelor thanks to his looks, charm, and massive inheritance from a wealthy aunt. Mr. Malcolm is eager to wed, but only a lady who meets the exacting, impossible criteria of a secret list he keeps. When the insecure Julia Thistlewaite is publicly jilted by Malcolm, she decides to take revenge. Julia enlists childhood friend Selina Dalton (Frida Pinto) to pretend to be the woman of Mr. Malcolm’s dreams, only to turn on him when he’s head over heels. Of course, the plan becomes complicated when Selina and Mr. Malcolm do feel legit sparks for each other. Rounding out the cast are a hilarious Oliver Jackson-Cohen, dashing Theo James, and scene-stealing Ashley Park. Mr. Malcolm’s List is a sweet morsel of a period comedy, perfect for Bridgerton fans.