In 2004, the BBC aired North and South, a miniseries based on the novel by Elizabeth Gaskell. Thanks to netflix, I was able to watch it in my home a few weeks ago. North and South has basically everything you could want in a British miniseries, there's the brooding, mysterious, hot Mr. Thornton (played awesomely by Richard Armitage aka Sir Guy on Robin Hood, also currently on BBCA). You also have the smart, stubborn, and beautiful Margaret Hale (played also awesomely by Daniela Denby-Ashe). North and South is part Pride and Prejudice, part Jane Eyre, and part Communist Manifesto. Set in 1850's England, North and South tells us how Margaret's family is forced to leave the wondrous South of England for the factory filled North town of Milton (which was supposed to represent real-life Manchester). Margaret and Mr. Thornton clash from the get go and well, you'll have to watch to see how it all ends up.
Squater was making fun of all of my swooning over this. I mean, there is like one kiss in the whole thing and yet its one of the most romantic things I have ever seen. Plus, fighting for worker's rights. What is not to love? I am going to read the book the miniseries was based on when I get a chance.
The other show that you all need to watch ONDemand (well, except for B-Mart since she's already watched it) is Jekyll. Jekyll is the retelling of the old story of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. I can't tell you what makes this show so great except that it is creepy and campy all at the same time. For some reason that appeals to me. Also, I love the lead actor James Nesbitt. He's amazing as Jekyll. Half the time he's just chewing on the scenery but he does it in such a good way. Plus, he does really look insane when he's doing some of his Hyde bits.
The way the show ended they totally left it open for a season two. I really hope they do something more with this show because they ending has me so intrigued.
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Okay, I JUST checked out North and South today because I've never seen it, and then you post about it! I can't wait to watch now!! :-)
I can't wait to hear what you think of it. I imagine you will be swooning like I did.
Doh! This is one thing that my library doesn't seem to have! Perhaps I will attempt to ILL it when I get back from vacation...
Meanwhile, I was a bit slow in watching all of Jekyll, but I did just finally watch the finale yesterday. That series really improved as it went along, in my opinion. The first epi was a lot of 'ooo, look, Mr. Hyde is CRA-ZY!' and a lot of not understanding the point of things (from my perspective, that is). I do love James Nesbitt, though (he has been in such a boatload of stuff!!!), and I kind of love his Hyde when he gets that crazy smile on his face. Oh, and if you liked his assistant chick, I believe she will be playing the new Bionic Woman.
(BEGIN SPOILERS) I really enjoyed the last 2 hrs the most. I love the thing with his twin boys...I am assuming that one is a future Hyde and one is a future Jekyll? The personalities are split into the twins rather than fighting it out inside one person? Or, is Hyde inside the dark-haired twin and that's why he winked? Mysterious! And the mom at the end? I totally didn't see that coming. CREEPY!!! (END SPOILERS)
*swoons*
Love, love, love...
My blog entry about it
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