Jericho

That this wasn't a "Deadwood" clone, we can all be grateful for. Not one F word in the whole thing, as opposed to Deadwood, which was one of the most foulmouthed dialogues and putrid bloody writing in history. A concoction of a perv.

Jessica Raine - I would marry her and have her children and equally share her monthly.

Jeany - A stunner without being achingly beautiful.

(these two women rate a Ten)

Apparently most don't yet know what fictional entertainment is about to criticize costumes, language, script, etc.

No this was not GTW, but a pleasant binge. Seeing "a Western" made in England was something I never even considered until yesterday.

Only half way thru but will complete it.

Another of those series I had high hopes for. Jessica Raine is a truly talented and very beautiful actress, but her agent seems to be working for the competition, firstly Partners in Crime, which flopped quite miserably, and then Jericho. The format of the show is interesting, and I find the subject matter quite intriguing, sadly I find the finished product rather lacking on several levels. The dialogue is definitely wrong, a few attempts with the odd 'yonder' and 'me fine lady,' but largely it felt out of place. I am struggling to believe that Jessica Raine is old enough to be the mother of her daughter, surely they're sisters?

Everyone is too immaculate, for the time I could imagine it being a little more rugged, a bit more grimy and Earthy, it all feels too fresh and shiny.

Quite a poor attempt. Channel Four made a drama called The Mill a few years ago, which captured the true harshness of the time, Jericho seems devoid of it.

Mehh 4/10

Once again the Brits produced a better tale ! Because we in America like the stupid stuff , rather than the human interest story within. No racey junk , foul language & horse-brawls here. Looking for cleavage ? Look elsewhere! They want to tell a story here - and they did ! Go Brits, elevate your game - we can't across the pond! Let's pay you to do it, again.

The acting is excellent in this series. The sets are decent & historically accurate. Character development is done so as to actually care about the players and story. The grit and willpower needed by the main character and family is portrayed effectively, which will draw out your sympathy and interest in them. You'll find yourself cheering for their success and happiness , despite the grief of the circumstances they begin with. A good 2 hour experience - watch it.

I really enjoyed episode one. OK -- there are anachronisms, and everything should be grubbier, and there should be lots of Irish navvies about the place, but this is a very refreshing drama which knocks spots off the BBC's "War and Peace" and "Poldark" -- both of which are so dumbed-down and banal as to be rather embarrassing. The characters here are credible, and already one cares for what will happen to them. The direction is smart and effective, and I think Steve Thompson's script is good, even though one might complain about a lack of regional authenticity. There is some beautiful imagery, and sound quality is great (compared with "War and Peace" in which everybody mumbles, and in which there never seems to be a microphone anywhere near the action). So what if it's a Western, set in Yorkshire? Nice idea. Promising -- I think this will get a really good devoted following.

I found the first episode boring, or maybe I couldn't concentrate properly because of the wig Jessica Raine was wearing. But it gets better as the episodes go on.

The plot is full of clichés and the action is predictable but I don't think acting was bad. Someone mentioned the scene of the women doing the laundry, and I agree. One of the women is washing some clothing while standing on her two feet, and she doesn't look wet or anything. Anyways...

On the whole, the show remains mild and unimpressive throughout, but I still watch it to the end. I give it 6 stars.