Wheres Mr knightly when u need him?? It would have made a perfect, mutually beneficial marriage of convenience if they had married. Dont have this strong, individualistic, hard-working woman being manipulated by an older man. Their happy ending would have made us feel complete! Ultimately, on the other hand, the decision to . I reach for more wine and learn to my surprise that one can gulp 3 ounces in one fell swoop. Terrible! If the marriage did go forward I can see Mrs. Campion dying in childbirth, opening the way for Charlotte and Sidney, but who would want him after their heart being destroyed. She and Charlotte chatter like close girlfriends are wont to do, giggling and exchanging highly personal information. "Now that is quite the accusation to level against an officer of the British empire, Miss Lambe," he replied with just enough of an angle to his smile to confirm that his loyalty was far from unshakeable. Worth a shot, though. Episode #1.5: Directed by Lisa Clarke. Then they kiss. Lady Denham, the very rich, very acid-tongued dowager of Sanditon House, obtains it from a hothouse to serve as a centerpiece of a luncheon she is throwing in honor of Georgiana Lambe, an even . The viewer is immediately transported to the same intersection of the Sanditon set that they have seen repeatedly. Whether I would bother to buy the DVD if there were a next time, Im not sure, but what we saw was fun. Topics include Regency fashion, historic foods, Jane Austen societies, British sites, related topics. What is the matter with you?. In both I find excellent casting/acting, authentic to the period, and a true Austen interpretation. The two are forming a friendship based on mutual respect and Sidney goes so far as to ask Charlotte to look after his ward and her friend, Miss Lambe (Crystal Clarke) while he is away. I can hope that after all Charlotte marries Mr Stringer and like Esther learns to love her worthy kind consistent tender hard-working husband. The music climaxes in volume. This is one DVD I will not buy. She knocks on Mrs. Griffiths door to visit Georgiana and espies Sidney nearby talking to Tom. Sidney, you may think that a woman is there for you to use for pleasure or money, to play games with or exploit. As others have noted Miss Lambs character development and story line vanished once she returned from London. And I actually found him more interesting this season . Sanditon is a British historical drama television series adapted by Andrew Davies from an unfinished manuscript by Jane Austen and starring Rose Williams, Theo James, and Ben Lloyd-Hughes.Set during the Regency era, the plot follows a young and naive heroine as she navigates the new seaside resort of Sanditon.. Due to the unfinished nature of the novel (Austen completed only eleven chapters . Charlotte is stunned, however. sat on his steed in regret as he watched his Marianne marry Colonel Brandon. So disappointed in the ending. 1903. I cant believe it! Thank you Vic, I so enjoyed your review which led me to comment in the first place, it was excellent and funny and drew me into your Jane Austens World. Why have Charlotte run home to a dull family life when theres a much more interesting man in Sanditon to spend time with? Sidney visits Tom in the drawing room and catches Charlotte going out to adjust the final finishes to her ball gown. Does anyone recall a scene from Becoming Jane where she turns to her sister, Cassandra, and mentions that she will give all her heroines a happy ending in her honor (paraphrase). I loved loved loved this seriesbut I am mortified with the ending. Later in the series, Georgiana gets kidnapped to be a man's wife because Otis had mentioned her when he had debts to pay, and after she is safetly back home she breaks it off with Otis because she can't trust him anymore. Sidney rides off in the sunset to London to find funds. WellI had problems with the Sidney/Charlotte relationship, anyway. Premieres Sundays . We should see him as noble for taking such a hit, but instead he just seems obnoxious. As I feel that at no point did the writers make me truly believe in Georgiana or Otis, I dont know what I want for her. Jane Austen smacking Davies about the headnow that would be worth watching! Or is it that none of our young men have taken your fancy? She turns to Sidney: What do you say, Mr. Parker?. My favorite part in the whole series: 1) when the workers stormed in to the cricket match, and some idiot gentleman said they look good. Yes, they did! He does not deserve being all right. Ugh, when it ended I was left staring at the tv searching for the TV guide. Help! The arrival of Miss Lambe's forbidden love causes Charlotte to question her opinion of Sidney. In their scene together he says all the words that a hero would say at the VERY END of a romance, but we are only halfway into the story! I give the third ball in this series a rating of 2. "Yay! We dont differ as much as it may seem. Disclaimer: Our team makes no profit from this blog. Read the full article in The Sunday Times. Charlotte is, understandably, in a period of mourning so that the audience can commiserate. Miss Lambe ( Crystal Clarke) arrives in the seaside resort of Sanditon under the protection of Mrs Griffiths, a middle-aged white woman whose other "charges" include the English Miss. I also was really bothered that all the other Parkers let Sidney take all the weight of the financial burden. Also, Charlotte was 22, and she never seems quite that age in this series. You expressed yourself beautifully and I like your take on this series. Most of the time Austen qualifies her happy ending by ironies and other astringent comments or a downright melancholy possilibility in the future (Persuasion). I am sure something happens and Sidney becomes free to be with Charlotte. Instead Davies will have Sydney go off to fight Napoleon to get away from Eliza. Good work! Although I dont think it would be our sort of thing.. Ive sworn, after each episode, of this Davies debacle that I wouldnt watch another one, but like the proverbial train wreck, I DVRd it and next day tuned right in: However, this time I read your review first, got a great laugh and finally enjoyed an episode without actually having to watch it! The writers need to write a satisfactory ending. Spoiler Alert: Weve invested many hours in Davies Sanditon on PBS Masterpiece and where did it get us? I felt so betrayed by this final episode and turned right to you for commiseration. The TV series Sanditon has a total of eight episodes. However, Vic made me laugh so much I forgot how incensed and disappointed I was with that pathetic attempt at a season (series?) The sumptuous Jane Austen adaptation will bow out with its third and final series, but what's in store for Charlotte Heywood, Georgiana Lambe and the town's other residents? Recall that he trotted out Otis to say goodbye to you. Lord Babington makes his romantic intentions known, but faces being rebuffed. This was a normal TV soapie series, and that is why of course it couldnt end, but only leave you wondering what will happen next time. Also, I kept wishing Charlotte would put on a hat. We'll own up to our mistakes and will make the corrections with a polite smile on our faces.) More than anything, I want to see some sort of resolution in her relationship with Sidney. I am a proud lifetime member of the Jane Austen Society of North America. One thing we do all have in common, though is our love for Jane Austens writing. He is a weak attempt at Janes magnificent Mr. Darcy and lacks the character of Wentworth. Lady D is called away, before he can formulate an answer. Just a couple of comments for the moment. Have any of these characters learned anything? Well, off you go, then.. I watched 8 hours for this ending? I had to suffer through six episodes before I wanted to know how it ended. Ruins. Demand that final episode everyone. There are so many tantalizing threads to pick up on here, so many forks in roads and paths. I agree. We may receive books (physical or digitized) and DVDs for review purposes. Anyway, Charlotte and young Stringer would be nice with their similar backgrounds etc, except for the fact that there is Syndey and he is going through something from what Charlotte is teaching him that could make for a dramati c and compelling love story. Everything has changed. Such a loss! subversive meaning a man (kindly meant). Perhaps we should plan a simple country wedding. If there *is* a season 2, I will go into with lowered expectations for what this story should look/feel/sound/be like and Id try to actually enjoy it. Ha! If Jane Austen had moments of regret they only motivated her to give her heroines the ending they deserved and we, her devoted readers continue to applaud! Charlotte and Sidney soldier on, exchanging polite conversation. Wouldnt she at that point be as sharp-tongued as she was in her first balcony scene with him? Will Tom Parker ever stop being a fool? This is the first time Ive been labeled as honored. Usually people give me less agreeable monickers, many of which cannot be printed in a family friendly blog. This is not looking good. Downton Abbey did such a great job of providing a completed story each season. This ending left me so frustrated. Thank you so much for your sterling Sanditon reviews And especially for this final one! I agree. Copyright Statement: Jane Austen's World blog, 2009-2022. Thank you, Vic. We were left going huh? after investing all that time in it. At any rate, if youre going to touch our beloved Jane Austens work, PLEASE give it the respect it deserves and end it like Jane would. Write us at. Thanks for mentioning it. Please find Mr Stringer someone nice he is quite unsuitable for Charlotte so I imagine Sidneys wife will die a gruesome death leaving him all her vast wealth, and then we can be left in limbo again, wondering whether he and Charlotte will marry in Series 3, which I will definitely not buy. Miss Lamb? There is the suggestion that Sanditon will rise again, but will it be less posh than originally envisioned? I enjoy reading your comments through the years on this blog. Will Arthur win Miss Lambes hand, or did his final speech imply he was gay? Its been a pleasure reading your thoughts, pro, con, or indifferent. Charlotte has both sense and sensibility, though she lacks an older sister. And Austen addict that I am, I actually read Sanditon years ago and always thought the premise was intriguing.The 11-chapter scrap of a novel is set in Sanditon, a seaside town being . Very disappointing. James Stringer takes this moment to ask Charlotte for a dance. You achieved tongue in cheek and also very Jane-like in humor. What are you up to with Charlotte? And I dont think Stringer would have been a good match for Charlotte because they only started to develop his personality and character in the last two episodes. Young Stringer and Charlotte strike up a friendship. Go over and play the piano. Exactly. She chose wisely. Overall, Im somewhat indignant that this series is labelled as having anything to do with Jane Austen. But I WILL read the eleven chapters that Jane Austen wrote. It will have to go some to beat the BBCs version with Romola Garai. The opening sequence reveals that Sidney has died of yellow fever while in Antigua. There are so many other directions they couldve gone. Just one more episode to wrap up some unsatisfying ends would be most welcome. Andrew Davies was bragging on the PBS show about his reading so much Austen that it is with ease that he writes Austen (my paraphrase). mp_sf_list_2_description: What to Know: Bohemian artist Charles Lockhart made quite a splash in Season 2 and seemed the only man uninterested in Miss Lambe's fortune. Most galling, to me, was the final scene. And would-be adaptors of her stories today should either honor her intentions (clearly shown by her finished works, her letters, and oft-quoted let other pens dwell on guilt and misery) or just leave Jane out of it and write their own story. Hopefully, at some point, someone will take him to task and appoint a manager to rein him in. Hated the ending but also dont want to plod through another season of this trash! I too watched last night and thought, Thats it?! In. I wouldnt mind if it came back but would be very unhappy if Charlotte did not marry Stringer. Eight episodes of a mini-series deserve a thorough discussion of the finale. The characters were spot on, however, I am left wanting for a true Jane Austen ending. No, it was him. When the arrival of two eligible bachelors signals a potential change in status for the Bennet sisters, their marriage-minded mother is sent into a frenzy, and the lively, witty Elizabeth Bennet goes head-to-head with smoldering, haughty Mr. Darcy. Three minutes 26 seconds!" I think Andrew Davies must have had his mind on an entirely different novel. Miss Georgiana Lambe (played by Crystal Clarke) is a wealthy heiress from the West Indies who is most certainly not afraid to speak her mind and make her opinions known. Its wrenching to see a story end in the middle. Thank you for stopping by and sharing your analysis! Like Matthew Crawley's (Dan Stevens) death in Downton Abbey, Sanditon killing off Sidney is also a smart move because of all of the story possibilities that spawn from it. And that version of Sidney (rather more Tilney than Darcy) is far more appealing to me :-). My other question is why give Lord and Lady Babbingtons story more focus than the main characters themselves? i find the end of episode 8 to be unfulfilling, to say the least, maddening and a tease, at best. Miss Lambe makes only two appearances. Esther and Edward realize that Clara poses a significant threat to their ambitions. Her complexion glows. Her 75-page unfinished manuscript described Charlotte as an observer. I think a better ending would have been for her to see Sidney as a mere flirtation and opt for James, but if she was destined to end up with Sidneythen DO it. If Jane could have seen this pathetic ending she would have hired a hit man to take out Andrew Davies. It really was that bad. Tom, who was riding high a few hours ago with visions of profits dancing in his head, is utterly destroyed financially. . Meanwhile thanks for the summaries and time to dissect this series. Andrew Davies, you did us wrong! What about borrowing all or part of the money from Georgianna? 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