He does not deserve being all right. there is a bts presumably late in season of beach w g and mom sitting . How are your wedding preparations? she asks, her face immobile, as if injected by botox. Thank you for visiting this blog. Now, those are plot lines worth taking in. Please, please, please, bring back the show! No matter where she's from. Gosh, gee, golly, Polly, thank you for the compliment. We viewers KNOW this maiden has won the final rose from her very eligible bachelor and that all is right in Austenland. I agree. Really. It was a real missed opportunity there and the writers did a poor job with her. They could all go off to the Continent in time for Waterloo Im sure Mr Davies would have much more fun ripping off Thackeray than Austen. One reason why I love the comments so much is that I gain so much from others perspectives, what people like and what turns them off. I too am glad for Esther and Im glad Edward is ejected. Austen fans are likely quite familiar with Sense and Sensibility, Emma and Pride and Prejudice, but many may not. What happens with her? So now Charlotte has lost both Sidney and James. Play me something jolly.. Lady Susan certainly couldve ridden to the rescue, or perhaps Tom couldve groveled enough to make Lady Denham forgive him. What about borrowing all or part of the money from Georgianna? And so, Sidney says, What a brute I was., Charlotte, who, once upon a time was a feisty opinionated woman, says, I deserved it.. Write the powers that be. I dint like the poorly designed set for the town of Sanditon. I guess were lucky S&C didnt run away like Lydia and Wickham to ruin the family even more. At least hes gutsy enough to tell her in person of his actions. I might not want another complete season, but one or two episodes would be nice. I dont want more I want a redo. Perhaps another visit to Sanditon would awaken tender feelings for Mr. Stringer? I am a proud lifetime member of the Jane Austen Society of North America. You made me laugh out loud with your Janewould have hired a hit man to take out Andrew Davies. LOL, Despicable ending!! It just made him look utterly selfish, when were supposed to believe hes a reformed character. Up until then, had we ever seen Arthur and Georgiana together? That would have mentally prepared me for the drama and lack of era-appropriate dialogue and situations. I think we deserve at least one more episode to clear it all up. Their meeting stinks, in my humble opinion. Its dramaturgy reminded me of the new Poldark. Announcement: According to PBS and ITV, there are no plans to film a second season of Sanditon. Where did you find the BBC version of Sanditon? Also bad work for leaving some characters storylines hanging (Miss Lambe, for instance; what happens to her?). It is very clear that he hoped for a second season. Charlotte/Sidney/James Springer dance to the same music as Marianne Dashwood/Willoughby/Col. Ellen, I meant to reply earlier to your excellent comments. Once I let myself go in terms of recapping the Sanditon episodes, I had fun making sport with the more improbable situations. I forgot about deux ex machina, a literary device used to derail the reader or viewer, and that is discouraged by professors who teach Writing Romance Novels 101. Thank you so much for writing this. I agree with Polly above about asking Miss Lambe for the money, but since she resents Sidney, she probably wouldnt have given it. The movie is more an interpretation of Jane Austens novel while the PBSs P&P series is almost a word-by-word rendition of the same (except for the pond scene). Click here to enter the page. Take your pick. Crystal. Lets hope that the powers that be listen to their faithful and erudite fans. My first thought was that they definitely set up episode 8 for a second season. The first 7 episodes of Sanditon made me believe Davies was treating his adaptation in the style and parameters of Austens other works. Stupid. Case in point, Miss Jane Austen herself. They finally meet and greet. She does have it on in a few scenes, but not the all-important cliff walk with Sidney; I figured the show runners didnt want anything in the way of an amazing kiss. Sidney and Tom would not have included have listened to, not included her in their financial discussions, she wouldnt have been able to visit Stringers home (many times!) We had no idea that they were friends, then he appears in her bedroom while she is in her nightgown??? Cant Lady Susan give them some money or better yet have the Prince Regent give it? That is what I call a good mini series. Idiot. The scene segues to Georgianas bedroom. finale. Sanditon has been some kind of a revelation for me, I havent figured it all out yet. Yuck-patooey. 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 . We agree on so many points. You might so I do so long for joy that meretricious versions depress me. She also was, at 22, facing spinsterhood. In series 2, he would most certainly have a comeuppance and be taken to task for his sheer stupidity and foolhardy regard to other peoples money. Yarrrr! I think Andrew Davies must have had his mind on an entirely different novel. The opening sequence reveals that Sidney has died of yellow fever while in Antigua. This is not how Jane would have ended things. If we had a season two to look forward I really do think wed get something happy out of it but we will never know. 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. We all see the right wayand even Lady Georgianawhy was she even in the plot if not to have her give money on the promise that she can marry her true love, too? I had to suffer through six episodes before I wanted to know how it ended. He never warmed up. The TV series Sanditon has a total of eight episodes. I have the complete works of Jane Austen as books, and one or two DVDs of each of the movies or TV versions. Preparing a series 1 with only the *hopes* of there being money available to pay for a season 2 is much like the Parkers building a seaside town without any insurance or visitors. Emmy and Bafta-winning writer Andrew Davies brings Jane Austen's unfinished last novel vividly to life. Well done you, Lord Babb. Eight episodes of a mini-series deserve a thorough discussion of the finale. I like this take on it. There are 2 good dvd versions of P&P, the BBC miniseries with Elizabeth Garvie and the 1995 BBC version with Jennifer Ehle. How could Sidney have done this? A chance accident brings Charlotte Heywood to Sanditon, a seaside resort on the cusp of dramatic change. Jane would not have written it that way! Whoa, whoa, says the coachman, prompting Charlotte to peer out the window. A week ago I didnt know it existed, I am thrilled youre doing it, cant wait to see your take on the new Emma. 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. Esthers bored and pays scant attention to the game, which prompts Lady D to complain, You are playing like a nincompoop. He drops Charlotte, whom he clearly loves as dearly as Willoughby loves Marianne, not to maintain an extravagant lifestyle for himself but to keep his family from bankruptcy (brought on by their reckless pursuit of great success). In that day and age a woman of means lost all her wealth if she was wed to an unscrupulous man. Although Arthur reaches out to Miss Lambe as a friend, for which we all admire him for, he does confess to Diana he will never marry. The actors did an amazing job. Premieres Sundays . Thank you so much for your sterling Sanditon reviews And especially for this final one! Let's watch the announcement of the series Sanditon Season 2 Episode 5. (There are 33 walks in P + P!). I, too, am somewhat disappointed in the ending but if is not implausible, on the contrary. I find it odd that so much money was spent on costumes and a few lush sets and so little on the town of Sanditon. Charlotte has both sense and sensibility, though she lacks an older sister. Vic Sanborn, founder of this blog, is supported by a team of talented and knowledgeable writers about Jane Austen and the Regency era. (sigh, hopeful,) I spend way too much time trying to figure things out, much of that having to do my own healing and restructuring my own understanding of events so that I can facilitate a new vision for myself to move forward. I mean, this is way better than most of the heaping garbage people put money into so why not make it happen? Are you kidding me! Willoughby is said to be a man resembling the hero of a favourite story', just as Sidney is handsome and sexy. Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Earning the right to complete Sanditon: Originally a competition for Austens Nephews and Nieces, by ChrisBrindle, Follow Jane Austen's World on WordPress.com, Praying With Jane: 31 Days Through the Prayers of Jane Austen. Miss Lambe makes only two appearances. The conclusion of the series found Charlotte traveling back home in tears, Sidney Parker engaged to a woman who he didnt love, and young Stringer giving up his dream of a London architecture apprenticeship to stay in Sanditon. I know, I rambled. I gather Mr. Sidney Parker is engaged, he says. I understand. Sanditon is MASTERPIECE's bold and lavish adaptation of Jane Austen 's final work. I agree completely with these statements. I reach for crackers with sharp New Zealand cheddar cheese and a fine red Australian wine and watch Lady D and Esther playing cards. Jane Austen would have never written such an ending. Thank you, Mr. Stringer. Charlotte obviously has no desire to flirt with James or embark on a relationship with him. They could have had a lovely life together. This blog is a personal blog written and edited by me and my team. At that moment, Lord Babbington is announced and he enters smiling and smug, and asks Esther to accompany him for a ride. I went into this looking at it as Austen inspired Davies drama with extremely low expectation and I still feel let down by the ending. She ripostes, But much improved. Really, Charlotte, really? Sanditon (1817) is an unfinished novel by the English writer Jane Austen.In January 1817, Austen began work on a new novel she called The Brothers, later titled Sanditon, and completed eleven chapters before stopping work in mid-March 1817, probably because of illness. Old Stringer is buried. 1903. Jen, I have often wondered if Jane saw Charlottes fate similar to hersas an independent spinster, courted by men, but with no desire to marry. They were the best characters because their story involved actually learning about themselves and each other and experiencing personal growth. But almost anyone can know her intentions when she took up the pen. However, Vic made me laugh so much I forgot how incensed and disappointed I was with that pathetic attempt at a season (series?) And as written it seems Charlotte may after all marry Mr Stringer as Esther has married Babington and maybe Sidney will marry Eliza all pragmatic. Ha! The show kept trying to depict Tom learning from his mistakes and starting over better, but ultimately I dont think he changed at all! He then confesses hes the same man. He hies back to Sanditon several weeks after his departure, causing ulcers and sleepless nights for kith and kin. In addition, we thank the many experts and authors who frequently contribute their posts and opinions, and who continue to do so freely or at our request. His character should have and could have become so much better! Charlotte and Sidney clash again, only for Charlotte to be left confused by a chance encounter. I aspire to perfectioning my tongue in cheek reviews! Chapter Text. These are not characters Jane would have written. Meanwhile, Clara witnesses a private moment between Esther . Warning: SPOILERS for Sanditon Season 2, Episode 4. ! :-D I mean, really, I would have been happier if it ended with episode 7. (?). He was hoping for but was not assured a second season. Miss Lambe is a seventeen-year-old girl brought to Sanditon by Mrs. Griffiths, along with two Miss Beauforts. I LOVE Sanditon. In. She is taken to Sanditon by Mrs Griffiths, along with the two Beaufort sisters. We do deserve one more episode. Im hoping the plan for Season 2 is that Georgiana will offer to lend the money for rebuilding Sanditon, provided the insurance is purchased this time, so that her friend Charlotte will have her love, in Sidney. Ive never waited to put myself in someone elses power before.. Not sure what fate Sidney deserves. How could Tom have allowed it given his own feelings about love? I actually loved Esthers character and glad she and her Lord got a happy ending. I absolutely LOVED Sanditon and it rivals Persuasion as my favorite work of Jane Austen. Is there no hope? Have any of these characters learned anything? I felt so betrayed by this final episode and turned right to you for commiseration. She knocks on Mrs. Griffiths door to visit Georgiana and espies Sidney nearby talking to Tom. Please believe me there was no other way to resolve Toms situation. I quite agree with you Dcupton poor Mr Davies is deluding himself. I expect the second season (if there is one) will spotlight Young Springer as the worthy love she deserves, a man who seeks success through work, study, and architectural vision rather than financial flimflam like Sidney Parkers brother. So when Andrew Davies, who wrote the Pride and Prejudice that gave us wet Colin Firth, announced he was making a series based on Austen's unfinished novel Sanditon, I was thrilled.Finally, a new Austen story! Miss Lambe will be the guest of honour wherever she goes. So glad to read this this morning! Meanwhile, Tom fights to save Sanditon and his marriage, and Edward and Clara hatch a cunning plot to seize Lady Denham's legacy . generalgtony Tom is so foolhardy how much will Sidneys rich wife give him before she realizes its just going to waste. The worst part was the rushed changes in the last two episodes. Sanditon fans got the kind of very good news that once seemed like it was never coming earlier this year: not only is the period drama returning for a long-awaited second season, but received an . I love rich, huggy-bear types who adore their headstrong women. Hes so dreamy. She must grow up in order to become an interesting woman. Lord Babb had more personality in his little finger than James, king of the friend zone. In life this ending seems to me just what might happen. * (What the Dr. Fuchs just happened?) What I didnt see mentioned was Arthurs obvious crush on Miss Lambe, and the curious way they kissed each others hands as they were pulled apart by his sister at the ball. And making her nice! Where is Susan, the worst hypochondriac among she, Diana, and Arthur? I like heartbreaking stories and despite Austen always giving her stories happy endings, this wasnt an Austen story because she never finished it. Gentle readers: Please feel free to post your comments and continue the conversation! Sentimentality such as in the scene between Tom and his wife and then Sidney and Charlotte on the cliff grates on me by its untruthfulness. More than anything, I want to see some sort of resolution in her relationship with Sidney. The current ending is too reminiscent of Mariannes situation with Willoughby in Sense and Sensibility. STAGE-COACH AND MAIL IN DAYS OF YORE: A PICTURESQUE HISTORY (Thanks, Robert Rodi for the title, which I borrowed from your book.). I was as heartbroken as anyone and frankly am still grieving (I had PBS Passport and watched it all a few weeks ago) but I really enjoyed it. Disclaimer: Our team makes no profit from this blog. I cant quite see the match, but found the insinuation intriguing. Thanks for reading my posts. The Parkers combined resources cannot cover the disastrous cost of 80,000, or 6,323,574.23 in todays money. Its wrenching to see a story end in the middle. Sidney quickly answers, Shed be delighted.. Thank you for visiting this blog. Lets hope we can watch a fine episode ending. But when. You can see below from Jane's text the mentions of Miss Lambe: I found it odd that with all the Parkers money troubles no one thought, even for a minute, of Miss Lambes 100,000, considering that she was under Sidneys control. Lady D swoops down upon the hapless brothers and sister, saying she wants her investment back or else theyll all be put in the poor house. Go over and play the piano. 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