Sanditon

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.

I enjoyed the production for what it was: an historically inaccurate JAFF (Jane Austen Fan Fiction) with beautiful scenery. While it was visually beautiful, there were too many jarring things that cut into my enjoyment. The dancing and women's hairstyles were NOT Regency. Adult women did NOT wear their hair down, EVER. I don't know what the dancing was supposed to be, but it wasn't even close to Regency. Also, the mores of the characters had a distinctly modern attitude, which kept taking me out of the purported period (Regency era England). The acting was well done and the story fairly well told. If I wasn't such an Austen and JAFF fan, I might have let all the inconsistencies slide. Unfortunately, I expect more from period dramas, than this offered. This was like a beautifully decorated cake, that tasted of liver and onions (there's a more apt description that would have been a shocking spoiler. One word: pineapple, LOL).

I might watch it again, if I can put all the inaccuracies and incongruities out of my mind.

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.

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!

I love period dramas and this programme has not disappointed me! Great actors with the 2 main leads having such chemistry! Recommended