Sanditon

I've only just watched the second episode, but I'm hooked now! The main character is really observant and brave and I love watching her expressions whenever someone particularly greasy tries to befriend her. There's a lot of tension in the first couple episodes around authenticity, motivations, and the slave trade, with hints of childhood sexual abuse.

And for the sake of context; I'm an Austen fan, an English major, and a librarian. This has her rather sardonic eye all over it.

It is the best period drama in a very long while due to the best casting/acting/directing/music/locations and everything in between. Rose William's and Thei James were born to play Charlotte and Sidney. 9 stars only due to happy ending and also coz we need season2.

Loved season one

Fell in love with this series from episode one. Loved this series - fantastic performances and great show please we need season 2.

Really enjoyed it from beginning to end. Hope we get to see more of the characters! Let's have a series 2 please!

Wonderfully acted all around + I don't think I've ever seen chemistry, like that between the 2 leads, on tele before (the 2nd ball is simply spellbinding). The layered storylines are very absorbing and good to see other characters have depth and meaningful plots of their own. Some viewers don't seem to like the "warts/bums and all" portrayal of Austen's work in this adaptation, but it feels like a truer reflection of the times she lived in and reflects issues we're still trying to come to terms with in society today - so I, for one, think it's refreshing!

Ignore the critics - those who think Austen wouldn't have approved evidently have no concept of her spirit - as long as there's a second series that is!