Overview
- Multiple UK entertainment pieces published on Monday, June 8, 2026, are promoting The Wonder as a must‑watch for viewers who like shows such as Call The Midwife.
- The Wonder is a 2022 screen adaptation of a 2016 novel and is currently available to stream exclusively on Netflix.
- Florence Pugh leads a praised ensemble that includes Tom Burke, Niamh Algar, Elaine Cassidy and others, with critics and many viewers singling out her performance.
- The film uses the legacy of the Great Famine and local religious belief to build atmosphere and tension without relying on conventional period‑drama romance.
- Audience reaction is largely positive with some five‑star viewer responses cited, though several viewers have objected to the film’s slow, deliberate pacing.