Victoria is a British drama television series created by Daisy Goodwin and starring Jenna Coleman. The series was announced in September 2015 when Coleman decided to leave Doctor Who to take on the role as Queen Victoria.
Victoria premiered on 28 August 2016 on ITV. The first series consisted of eight episodes, and concluded on 9 October 2016. In September 2016, ITV renewed Victoria for a second series, followed by a Christmas special, both set to air in 2017.