Yes, yes yes! She also was, at 22, facing spinsterhood. Wheres Mr knightly when u need him?? This ending makes me rethink wanting to watch another Davies production. Episodes 1 - 3: Sunday, March 5 at 7, 8 & 9PMEpisodes 4 - 6: Sunday, March 12 at 7, 8 & 9PM. With Rose Williams, Crystal Clarke, Elizabeth Berrington, Jack Fox. I dint like the poorly designed set for the town of Sanditon. 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. Yes, it has that feel, doesnt it? It wasnt his fault that the plot went nowhere and the characters were untrue to Austen. What happens to Miss Lambe in Sanditon? Plus, why is the elder Stringer working for a gentleman when he hasnt been paid in an age? My idea of a good mini series is the dialogue of clever, well informed characters, who have a great deal of good conversation, true to original writings. Sanditon Season 2 hit the ground running quickly enough that fans might not really have the time to linger too much on Sidney's absence, and a lot of that has to do with the new characters. There is no urgency to her dressmaking, she says. You made me laugh out loud with your Janewould have hired a hit man to take out Andrew Davies. LOL, Despicable ending!! It is a truth universally acknowledged that a tertiary character left alone with a lighted candle must inevitably burn down the building. I mean, this is way better than most of the heaping garbage people put money into so why not make it happen? Changing alongside it is the impulsive and unconventional Charlotte Heywood, who swaps her quiet rural . Esther laughs joyously and for the first time viewers watch her blossom into a fun-loving young woman whose worries disappear with a man who loves her more than she loves him. Charlotte and Sidney clash over Miss Lambe's love life, and Charlotte strikes up a new friendship. These are not characters Jane would have written. I agree. Even though parts of Sanditon didn't entirely feel like Jane Austen herself, it was wholly entertaining novel and very delightful to be back in an Austen inspired world. There is no way a trademan, however talented, would have been invited to a ball in that company. Presuming says lambe if no legal heir it goes to Lockhart and he is gonna try and show that g is not legal heir hence the search for alive g mom who shows up with legal documents etc. Most galling, to me, was the final scene. Following which, Sidney breaks upon Charlotte that he has plans to honour his word and has to get married to Eliza Campion. Ugh. We absolutely enjoyed Sanditon and can hardly wait for the next season. Just a couple of comments for the moment. I am in agreeance with the comments here; as they say, shared sorrow is half sorrow. It really was that bad. It just felt last-minute & sloppy. Charlotte is stunned, however. Esther and Edward realize that Clara poses a significant threat to their ambitions. Sanditon is MASTERPIECE's bold and lavish adaptation of Jane Austen 's final work. With time and a little more character development she would come to understand it better. He was hoping for but was not assured a second season. I reach for more wine and learn to my surprise that one can gulp 3 ounces in one fell swoop. Ending of 'Sanditon'. Up until then, had we ever seen Arthur and Georgiana together? As to the ending, i wouldnt have minded if she didnt end up with Sidney. From the miserly and rich Lady Denham (Anne Reid), the Antiguan heiress Miss Lambe (Crystal Clarke), to social "brother and sister" schemers attempting to inherit the mean Lady Denham's money. Warning: SPOILERS for Sanditon Season 2, Episode 4. Hes so dreamy. I didnt edit very well either! Like they were written as they went along! As the town's cast of characters congregate in church the morning after the ball, the priest preaches about the "blooming" young women of Sanditon and how they will eventually be plucked. 9 September 2019Naomi Clifford. Sanditon will come to an end with its third and final season next month as the PBS fan-favorite series eyes its return date. 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. James, such a sweet and likable character, stomps out, calling his father a miserable old man. Charlotte sets out to avoid Sidney, until a serious accident forces them together . I watched Sanditon some time ago and did not think at the time that I would want to see a second season, but now I do, just to give Vic a fresh whetstone for her wit. Miss Lambe will be the guest of honour wherever she goes. Lastly, we can't forget Miss Lambe, an heiress, who is also Austen's first African American character. Part of their misunderstandings revolve around Miss Georgiana Lambe (Crystal Clarke), the 17-year-old mixed-race heiress from the West Indies who just happens to also be Sidney's ward. And what of Sir Edward Denham and Lady D's fortune?" There's also a strong sense that ITV is trying to set us up for more. I voted one more show to wrap it up, though it was easy enough on the eyes that Id dare to watch a second season. *Yeah, whatev,* I think. Miss Lambe is a young lady-probably a niece-under Mrs. Griffiths' care, richer than all the rest, and very delicate health. I like the combination of Sydney and Charlotte and as an interesting and unexpected love growing for him and for her, it is rather a shock for him because I think its something he has never experienced before- lets face it Mrs. Eliza Campion is simply incapable of making him feel and think like this and drawing out his real self. It was a little too modern for a Jane novel, but I can deal with that, but for a long mini series I dont feel they developed relationships very well. Thank you so much for your sterling Sanditon reviews And especially for this final one! How is this the same writer?? We cannot leave things as they are. Couldnt Young Stringer (hunky, intelligent, loyal, hardworking and consistent) and Charlotte have found some happiness together? R.W. It was a nice change for the evil scheming woman to get a genuine redemption. (Charlotte is a better character in the book.). With Charlottes friendship with Susan I can see the prince regent investing in Sanditon, thus its prosperity, negating the necessity of Sidney sacrificing love. That would have mentally prepared me for the drama and lack of era-appropriate dialogue and situations. I didnt have the benefit of wine and cheese but my reaction to the final scene was identical to yours. Or is it that none of our young men have taken your fancy? She turns to Sidney: What do you say, Mr. Parker?. Im not sure many thought that Otis was a good fit for Georgiana, whose actions proved her immaturity. The ending by another lady is lovely. What exactly he was doing abroad is a mystery to his family, though they're determined to find out. Disclaimer: Our team makes no profit from this blog. Reaching episode 8 I was in shock that Davies switched the DNA of what we know to be a Jane Austen novel with traditional endings based on the character development presented. Lets hope that the powers that be listen to their faithful and erudite fans. Andrew Davies, you did us wrong! A chance accident brings Charlotte Heywood to Sanditon, a seaside resort on the cusp of dramatic change. No matter where she's from. However, in Sanditon they are both entertaining and hopeless to help, as Dr. Fuchs agrees. As it turns out, Sidney Miss Lambes guardian is the lamb put to slaughter for his family. The worst part was the rushed changes in the last two episodes. It was released on 17th April 2022 by PBS. Three minutes 26 seconds!" Tidy up all those loose ends? Yes what Sherry said! Old Stringer is buried. As outsiders, both Lockhart . Also, I kept wishing Charlotte would put on a hat. 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 . 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! Arthur would have been kind and he has money. Charlotte, my dear CharlotteI had hoped that upon my return Id be able to make you a proposal of marriage, but it cannot bethe fact is I have been obliged to engage myself to Mrs. Eliza Campion.. In the eighth clip released, Miss Lambe (Crystal Clarke) receives a letter from her love Otis (Jyuddah Jaymes). So disappointed in the ending. We do deserve one more episode. I have loved reading your perspectives. So now Sidney has to win Charlotte back. Sidney didnt change at all except for becoming attracted to Charlotte and therefore being nicer to her. So glad to read this this morning! Miss Lambe, though, was a most promising character in the show, and surely Austen had some intentions for her, had she only lived to write more. Once I let myself go in terms of recapping the Sanditon episodes, I had fun making sport with the more improbable situations. Im just saying. In Sanditon season 2, Miss Heywood swore she wouldn't be beholden to a man again and she decided she wouldn't marry anyone now that Sidney is gone. Sidney and Charlotte should be together. You get what you pay for, or dont pay for. I hated the ending! Austen is rolling over in her grave exactly what I told my mom while watching this episode. Although a happy ending is not necessary, there are several loose ends. Will Tom Parker ever stop being a fool? Thank you for your review, Christina. Charlotte . This is also not Poldark, where the marriage is the focal point rather than the culmination. Her complexion glows. 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. Then they kiss. (Although that sounds awful when I reread it but I think you know what I mean.). Thank you for stopping by and sharing your analysis! 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. 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! I like the combination of Georgiana and Otis, there could be a lot more to come there, but of course with her considerable wealth do you want her to let a prolific gambler get his hands on her money without some serious vetting and real communication. Whatever happened to the Heywoods or Lady Susan, or were they meant to make an appearance in Season 2, which will not be funded? Viewers hungered to learn more about the characters, but had the series ended by season 4, for example, there would have been few loose ends. Thank you for visiting this blog. But Im commenting because I wanted to say thank you for the excellent blog posts along the way; I enjoyed them more than the series! While disappointed overall in the show did enjoy your comments! We just dont want to let go of the delightful, charming and exciting characters we have grown to love. Please, no second season, no final episode One season was painful enough Thanks again! "Yay! But no solution is found for Miss Lambe! At Denham House, Clara witnesses a scene that raises her suspicions. Lets hope we can watch a fine episode ending. But when. None of my friends watch Masterpiece and I have no one to share my grief with. 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. Once I realised that, I sat back and enjoyed it, though, as someone else said, the comments here were far more entertaining.. I could go on and on but suffice it to say, it was the transformation of the character unfolding that was actually changing me. And Sidney ( after being rude and aggressive) all of a sudden is overly polite when he tells Charlotte that he is best when he is around her. As to Sydney, what a waste of an opportunity to create a kind of Tilney/Darcy hybrid that was gently suggested by his enticingly brief entrance in the novel. She was the only truly Jane Austen character in the whole series. THATS IT?! The only redeeming part was Lord Babbington and Esther getting together. Episode #1.5: Directed by Lisa Clarke. He is not, as far as we know, a seducer. Davies needs a while other season to wrap up these loose ends. Davies went overboard in modernizing and sexing up Janes wonderful characters. (And so super gorgeous!) She couldnt care less about cards. Once Sidney/Charlotte was credibly ended, so was my interest. :-). Isnt the first rule of Austen that after all the suffering comes a happy ending? Also, Charlotte was 22, and she never seems quite that age in this series. Otherwise, Sanditon season 2 wrapped up its major storylines: Alison married Captain Fraser, Tom and Arthur Parker finally got Colonel Lennox to pay the money he owed to the town, Georgiana learned that Charles Lockhart was the fiend scheming to marry her for her fortune, and Sir Edward Denham is now being punished by Lady Denham for his cruel For what its worth, I was totally #TeamStringer. His character should have and could have become so much better! The TV series Sanditon has a total of eight episodes. 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). Then comes the piece de resistance in romance dialoguesIf Ive changed at all it is in no small part down to you. We agree on so many points. I had taped the series and I think I must have watched the damn show about 200 times because I couldnt actually believe what was happening to me. People have assumed Lockhart father was a partner of lambe's father rather than relative. I know Rose Williams rather liked the ending with the man ending up in a marriage of financial convenience, whereas, it was pretty much always women who ended up that way, and I can truly appreciate that little twist of fate here, but I was still bummed out by the ending. Good mini series requires only good costuming and setting. Fans of the show on PBS won't want to miss Sanditon by Kate Riordan. In ancient Greek theatre, this DEM device came in the form of an angel or god of sorts lowered onto a stage who would save the protagonists. Agree, let it die! This is not looking good. I love it when Story B makes it to the A list and emerges front and center. She knocks on Mrs. Griffiths door to visit Georgiana and espies Sidney nearby talking to Tom. Did anyone else not really see the Sidney/Charlotte connection? I wouldnt mind if it came back but would be very unhappy if Charlotte did not marry Stringer. Well, off you go, then.. What did I just invest my time in? The neglected tombstone found in an overgrown burial ground. We learn his name was Isaac. Perhaps, it was a nod to Austens real life where her status and rank in society did not offer her a good marriage in the end. Sanditon is back for season 2! It was obvious well before the first episode finished that this series had nothing to do with Jane Austen. Charlotte folds in on herself like a wet noodle. Their meeting stinks, in my humble opinion. The dancing continues, with Lord Babb and Esther, Arthur and Georgiana, and the rest of the assembled guests having great fun. We'll own up to our mistakes and will make the corrections with a polite smile on our faces.) At least hes gutsy enough to tell her in person of his actions. Charlotte and Sidney clash over Miss Lambe's illicit meeting with Otis. The actors did an amazing job. End of discussion. And for your lovely salutation. We viewers KNOW this maiden has won the final rose from her very eligible bachelor and that all is right in Austenland. 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 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. The viewers were cheated. This Sanditon pirate/director used the Jane Austen platform (or should I say plank) to walk these characters off the edge into Davy Jones locker. I agree that the Sidney character as written by the Davies team comes nowhere near Austens heroes, because, as you say, he is written with a lack of wit. Now all he has to do is tell his Da. Many lives were tragically interfered with because of the rigid class system. Thats why it feels like a betrayal to people. 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. The series was called Sanditon, not Sydney and Charlotte, so if he wanted to develop a series that has several seasons he should have made it focused on the stories of the inhabitants of the town. Theo James, who portrayed Sidney on PBS' Sanditon, has announced he's exiting the series following the UK period drama's surprise two-season renewal. Gosh, gee, golly, Polly, thank you for the compliment. I mean, Darcy can jump into a pond if he wants to, but generally speaking the physicality of the 1995 Pride and Prejudice made a great deal of sense; this, from handjobs in the woods to rutting on the drawing room floor, is utterly ludicrous. But I WILL read the eleven chapters that Jane Austen wrote. I agree with much that you wrote. Will Mrs. Campion conveniently kick the bucket or will Charlotte warm up to poor James Stringer? We may receive books (physical or digitized) and DVDs for review purposes. Tom, who was riding high a few hours ago with visions of profits dancing in his head, is utterly destroyed financially. Premieres Sundays . Vic, thanks for all the summaries and dissections. She's come with her farmer. They were the best characters because their story involved actually learning about themselves and each other and experiencing personal growth. It was a real missed opportunity there and the writers did a poor job with her. Why, why would you do that to your audience? It will have to go some to beat the BBCs version with Romola Garai. This whole series was a waste of time, all due to the terrible ending. Thank you so much for writing this. Sanditon Episode 3. Help! His attitude towards us is disrespectful. PBS fans saved the canceled adaptation of Jane Austen's final unfinished novel. I wonder what she's up to. He hies back to Sanditon several weeks after his departure, causing ulcers and sleepless nights for kith and kin. One or two episodes would be nice. CONTAINS SPOILERS. 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. What happens with her? Will Sidney give himself a talking to? Write the powers that be. Once again, the scenery of the Downs is sublime. I liked the series but loved the last two episodes. Either follow the established format (paying tribute to Austens world) or go bonkers and add some zombies at the beginning of the series so we understand were in an altered dimension. 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 . The P&P-like turning point that Davies was playing for didnt quite work for me. Peoples ire has been stoked up and strong feelings abound. James Stringer takes this moment to ask Charlotte for a dance. Thank YOU for allowing all of us to vent and share in our love of Jane. After what seems to be an age, Charlottes dance with Stringer finally ends. I might not want another complete season, but one or two episodes would be nice. P&P versions: I love the movie with Matthew Macfayden and Kiera Knightley for its romance and how it captures the main characters dancing around each other with their own pride and prejudices until they drop the walls and they discover the real nature of each other. I agree completely with these statements. Why have Charlotte run home to a dull family life when theres a much more interesting man in Sanditon to spend time with? It really does feel that way and I am glad to read that so many other people were so sad about it too.

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