There's something about BBC miniseries' that I just love, some are comforting and are good for watching in a cosy environment, others are thrilling and leave you on the edge of your seat - both in worry and anticipation. For me, this series falls into the former but it isn't without its leave-you-wanting-more moments.
The cast did a wonderful job, I specifically liked Iain de Caestecker's take on James Herriot. He seemed to have a sense of wonder and in a way, innocence, to him that I found very enduring. The side characters were also enjoyable, I have seen some comment that they were two dimensional and whilst I may not agree, I understand that for a three part series it might be rather difficult to add more depth to background characters.
The setting was lovely and picturesque, there were some rather beautiful edits and shots of both the scenery and the characters. Overall, it had a lovely aesthetic to it and seemed accurate for its time.
