The Lizzie Bennet Diaries

I've never read Pride and Prejudice, or watched any other adaptation, and before watching the Lizzie Bennet Diaries I had no clue what P&P was at all, basically (I'm from Sweden). So this is coming from someone who sees the show in a vacuum, for good or bad.

And the show is amazing. Really, really amazing. The actors are perfect for their roles, and in general are so very believable. It doesn't feel like watching characters, it feels like watching actual people. I have to remind myself that it is a show and not real, when I want to scream at the protagonist for sometimes being an a-hole towards the other characters. The characters, while often a bit over the top, are very relatable and you can really empathize with them. A special call-out to Mary Kate Wiles who does her role exceptionally well.

I think the format has a lot to do with it and also fits the story very well. The main protagonists impressions of the other characters, especially those not seen on screen, allow for characters that are at the same time over the top and very believable.

I'm on my third run of watching the show now, and I can tell you, it's not one wasted minute.

This is really a must see, even for us who have no cultural reference for Pride & Prejudice.

Being a huge Pride & Prejudice fan (and Jane Austen in general), I have seen every adaptation of the book possible. I was skeptical of this at first, since the "modern versions" have generally disappointed me. But what a delight!! I finished the whole series in 1 day. Couldn't stop watching once started. Every character is true to the book (in modern day of course). Jane's "perfection", Lizzie's "smartness" and Lydia's "craziness" have been well presented. Even Charlotte's character has been very well portrayed. There are some easy-to-guess moments, but they still made me smile. And the surprises!! I couldn't stop screaming and laughing. A must see for every Austen fan.

IT IS AWESOME!!

I've not found one flaw with this series yet! It's nearing it's 30th episode and every time it leaves me with a smile on my face and an eagerness to connect it to Pride & Prejudice with it's cleverly written parallels. The actors are quite talented and versatile. They voice the characters, both from the book and from this adaption, to the most desirable extent. I almost can't believe that they're practically unknown actors at this point. I hope this web show helps to sky-rocket their careers, they deserve it! Directors/writers Hank Green and Bernie Su have hit the nail on the head with this one! Even though I know this story backwards and forwards; and enjoy trying to predict what they'll do next... I find myself surprised and elated at each new detail, twist, or direction they've decide to take the series in.

Colin Firth's Pride and Prejudice series was made in 1995. Kiera Knightly did one in 2005. And while we all anxiously wait for what MUST be made in 2015, this vlog-style show is JUST what the doctor ordered! Everyone knows the characters, but this production really gives Elizabeth Bennet new life as a modern twenty-something with cute sisters and friends. It is just as it ought to be. Instead of balls and livings, there are weddings and student loans (Ugh! So true!). Any twenty-something can relate.

I sometimes find myself wanting MORE when I watch the Lizzie Bennet Diaries... specifically I want a glimpse of the elusive (and so far douche-y) Darcy. But there's something about Lizzie's narrative that makes me forget that only four of her characters have made appearances. Lizzie's opinions do the other characters justice and keep the retelling of the story honest. What twenty-something would invite a new acquaintance over to be on her video blog? Not I!

I adore this web series... every day I wake up hoping it's Monday or Thursday, and then am quite disappointed when it's not.... Lizzie's voice is perfect, and I love, love, love Lydia. She's exactly like my little sister, which is odd and funny at the same time. Also, I like how even though we've only met Lizzie, Charlotte, Lydia and Jane, I have an image in my head of the rest of the characters, especially their Mother. It's funny, modern and fresh. One thing.... can we meet Darcy and Bing Lee???? It's brilliant. Please, please don't be like sue other web shows I watched that just stopped halfway through. GREAT WORK, I CAN'T WAIT TIL THURSDAY!!!