is a British historical drama series categorized as a period piece . Created by the makers of Downton Abbey , it follows the first English settlers who arrived in the New World in 1619. Series Overview

Carving out their own futures in a society where their "worth" was often measured in pounds of tobacco.

The show centers on three courageous women—, Alice , and Verity —who travel to the struggling Virginia colony as prospective "maids to make wives". Upon arrival, they must navigate the harsh realities of frontier life, including: