Thank you for your comment! 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. The Parkers financial future lies in Sidneys quick return, and they gnash their teeth as they await news of his success. Lets hope that the powers that be listen to their faithful and erudite fans. Exactly. Lord Babington makes his romantic intentions known, but faces being rebuffed. I am in agreeance with the comments here; as they say, shared sorrow is half sorrow. With time and a little more character development she would come to understand it better. Ugh. I completely agree that there should have been more Tilney in Sidney. Thank you, Mr. Stringer. Charlotte obviously has no desire to flirt with James or embark on a relationship with him. Sidneys words turn Charlotte into a boneless mass of compliance. Write us at. Agree, let it die! Cant Lady Susan give them some money or better yet have the Prince Regent give it? 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. So now Charlotte has lost both Sidney and James. We do deserve one more episode. No matter where she's from. He was hoping for but was not assured a second season. You can see below from Jane's text the mentions of Miss Lambe: According to the official website of the PBS, they will be airing the eight episodes again this month. I absolutely LOVED Sanditon and it rivals Persuasion as my favorite work of Jane Austen. 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. 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! 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). Well Miss Heywood? She was the only truly Jane Austen character in the whole series. What is the matter with you?. We need closure! But at the heroines age of 22hmm. 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 You are so very welcome. The final crunch, sacrificing personal happiness for the sake of his brother, was a bit far-fetched, but I thought it showed him to be a better person than many of your readers seem to think, but that is why I think I commented earlier that I am now awaiting Further Adventures of Charlotte, because as in all good soapies, we were left expecting a great deal more there is no ending; it just stops, and you well, at least I we were left wondering what will happen next. The only storyline that gave me any satisfaction was the marriage of Lord Babbington and Esther. We need another season to finish it off right! I think they could have been very good friends. R.W. If you arent sending Sidney after the carriage to announce that hes shed Mrs. Campion & only wants Charlotte for his bride, DONT SEND HIM AT ALL!! Miss Lambe makes only two appearances. I couldnt sleep last night just thinking of him., Georgiana is beside herself. I had to suffer through six episodes before I wanted to know how it ended. In the next scene we see Esther and Lord Babb sitting side by side in a curricle (a dandys vehicle, much like todays ultra sleek sports car for the uber rich). Lady D is called away, before he can formulate an answer. I wouldnt mind if the series ended there its more probable. I dont think Davies can get Sidney out of this hole he created. Charlotte is stunned, however. Ive never waited to put myself in someone elses power before.. I think Andrew Davies must have had his mind on an entirely different novel. His marriage to Lady C, if it occurs, will be unhappy and he will regret it and let Charlotte know. Miss Lambe will be the guest of honour wherever she goes. Lets hope we can watch a fine episode ending. 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. Her 75-page unfinished manuscript described Charlotte as an observer. Let's watch the announcement of the series Sanditon Season 2 Episode 5. In this instance, the viewer is treated to the morning after the wedding night, when we see that Esther is not disappointed. I am sure something happens and Sidney becomes free to be with Charlotte. It was a nice change for the evil scheming woman to get a genuine redemption. 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.. 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 . One of the times that happened before was when I was watching Ivanhoe (stay with me briefly) I was watching if like many others but I was just stuck on Sir Brian de Bois Guilbert. I agree that there are too many loose ends in the final episode. This! "Lady Denham requests your attendance at a luncheon party and pineapple tasting in honour of Miss Lambe." That sounds very grand indeed. Oh wait, I am mistaken, that is not a good mini series, that is the best! They finally meet and greet. Tom is so foolhardy how much will Sidneys rich wife give him before she realizes its just going to waste. Miss Lambe's story is totally unresolved. Although I dont think it would be our sort of thing.. We just dont want to let go of the delightful, charming and exciting characters we have grown to love. I wouldnt mind if it came back but would be very unhappy if Charlotte did not marry Stringer. How can you not! They really botched this one with no real ending. I might not want another complete season, but one or two episodes would be nice. (#1 goes to the London ball, and #3 to the assembly ball at the beginning of the series.) Arthur would have been kind and he has money. I aspire to perfectioning my tongue in cheek reviews! Surely you jest..that is not a ending.Jane would be horrified. Vic. They must give us a respectful Jane Austen ending!! I like this take on it. This blog is a personal blog written and edited by me and my team. 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. I love it when Story B makes it to the A list and emerges front and center. This leaves Charlotte heartbroken and she decides to leave the town of Sanditon and Sidney behind. So the series is highly inconsistent and that goes with having different writers. In life this ending seems to me just what might happen. Tom, who was riding high a few hours ago with visions of profits dancing in his head, is utterly destroyed financially. Isnt the first rule of Austen that after all the suffering comes a happy ending? Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blogs author and/or owners is strictly prohibited. And so, Sidney says, What a brute I was., Charlotte, who, once upon a time was a feisty opinionated woman, says, I deserved it.. What is Georgiana Lambe's secret? 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. 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. 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. Georgiana Lambe's (Crystal Clarke) sugar boycott in Sanditon season 2 is based on a real event that happened in the 19th century. I am thinking of Persuasion now, and though this is a reverse situation, where the man chooses to marry for money (for whatever reason) instead of for the love of his life there arises an opportunity for a do over. That is a plausible ending if there is another episode for Sanditon. The only way to redeem this is if we get a second season and then Davies might come up with some stupid twist the second time around. MASTERPIECE Sanditon Episode Four Sunday, January 26, 2020; 9:00 - 10:00pm ET Lord Babington courts Esther, who prefers Edward. Where is Susan, the worst hypochondriac among she, Diana, and Arthur? They exchange smoldering looks. Posted in Jane Austen Sequels, Jane Austen's World, PBS Movie Adaptation, Sanditon | Tagged Epi;sode 8: sanditon, Poll | 136 Comments. subversive meaning a man (kindly meant). Like throwing into the story Lady Susan! Miss Lambe gave him a conspiratorial smile. June 27, 2021. I was left speechless after the conclusion, with one question running through my head: What did I just watch? For me , it started with episode 7, when everything began to feel contrived. I understand. As outsiders, both Lockhart . After Lord Babbs weddng to Esther, Lady D turns to Charlotte. But I contradict myself when I add that Sidney is sadly unique as portrayed by Davies. Sigh I know, I rambled. Hes presented to us as a sort of Darcy manqu, but the blessed Jane didnt re-tread her heroes any more than her heroines. I dont want more I want a redo. 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. I give the third ball in this series a rating of 2. My knowledge of medicine, learned in lifeguard training classes in college, kicks in. I can take one episode, like a special, but not another season. Frightfully decent of them. In both I find excellent casting/acting, authentic to the period, and a true Austen interpretation. . All wrapped up, tidy, and happy! Isnt she rolling in it? I envision Charlotte choosing Austens path of remaining independent. Miss Lambe is a creation of Jane Austen and described as seventeen, half mulatto, and the possessor of an immense fortune. There are 2 good dvd versions of P&P, the BBC miniseries with Elizabeth Garvie and the 1995 BBC version with Jennifer Ehle. She says, coyly, Sure why not? And off they goin the exact opposite direction of her destination. So there you are,Vic.It appeals to my subversive nature. Seaside resorts were developed all along the English coast, but Sandiston seems a little close to Brighton to replace that resort. But Charlotte was no Lizzie Bennet she wasnt even Marianne Dashwood. Its dramaturgy reminded me of the new Poldark. Sidney is the Willowby character from Sense and Sensibilities. This is NOT Jane Austen! Loved the mini series but so disappointed work how it ended! Absolutely agree, particularly about the ridiculousness of the Parkers not objecting to Sidney sacrificing himself. I gather Mr. Sidney Parker is engaged, he says. 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. You arent (gag) in love with him!? He never warmed up. Hes handsome enough, and goodness knows Theo James, the actor, tried his best, but hes no Mr. Darcy. I liked the series but loved the last two episodes. Ill imagine your ending instead! As others have noted Miss Lambs character development and story line vanished once she returned from London. But he is not attracted. Sir, I shout at the screen, You are no gentleman!, Charlotte meekly steps inside the carriage and Sidney watches until it disappears over the horizon. I loved loved loved this seriesbut I am mortified with the ending. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. But no solution is found for Miss Lambe! Really to leave a Jane Austen story in such a shambles is a travesty. Die-hard Jane Austen fan, always go out of my way to watch any and every film/tv adaptation humanity makes of her work. I think we deserve at least one more episode to clear it all up. Sanditon is back! She also was, at 22, facing spinsterhood. 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. She is a wealthy heiress and was described as 'half-mulatto' and in poor health. Miss Lambe is a young lady-probably a niece-under Mrs. Griffiths' care, richer than all the rest, and very delicate health. Across the ball room, Charlotte and Sidney exchange glances of frustration, but she cant refuse Stringer, for she was not engaged to dance with another gentleman. You and the wine deserve an award for suffering through it and then doing such a great job evaluating and of course, not giving away the ending. Please us all with the follow on, not forgetting the present cast which were all so well chosen. 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. Miss Georgiana Lambe: "The wealthy heiress Georgiana Lambe who came to Sanditon she was Sidney's ward. Set in 1820, Sanditon season 2 sees Charlotte Heywood (Rose Williams) return to the seaside resort town on the southern coast of England with her younger sister Alison (Rosie Graham) in tow. Thoughts of Sidneys sweet talk and proposal interruptus swirl in her head. Heartstrings tug. Unfortunately, a dance in formation can take up a considerable amount of time and Sidney will have to bide his time before he can talk to his sweet Charlotte. 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Like Downton Abbey it deserves more from these fine actors and actresses. Willoughby was not worthy of her. All that passion released in response would only be quieted. Then they kiss. The current ending is too reminiscent of Mariannes situation with Willoughby in Sense and Sensibility. Thats why it feels like a betrayal to people. Sanditon airs Sundays at 8:00 p.m. and is available to stream the following day. But what happens after the Jane Austen plot runs out? An unhappy, often angry woman with no real storyline and then she is rendered absolutely useless in the last episodes. Jane Austen characters are supposed to learn from each other and grow, so that by the end of the story the heroine and hero are made better by each other. finale. While the actors did an amazing job in their roles, I admit to being disappointed by the ending. Perhaps another visit to Sanditon would awaken tender feelings for Mr. Stringer? Just one more episode to wrap up some unsatisfying ends would be most welcome. Click on this link. 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. Sidney rides off in the sunset to London to find funds. Thanks so much. They were the best characters because their story involved actually learning about themselves and each other and experiencing personal growth. As James and Charlotte dance, he tells her hes found an excellent situation in London as an apprentice. Will Mrs. Campion conveniently kick the bucket or will Charlotte warm up to poor James Stringer? Each season was packaged in a tidy bow. Following which, Sidney breaks upon Charlotte that he has plans to honour his word and has to get married to Eliza Campion. Charlotte sets out to avoid Sidney, until a serious accident forces them together . Thank you so much for your sterling Sanditon reviews And especially for this final one! I agree that just 1 more episode not an entire second series would suffice to wrap up the loose ends. Many lives were tragically interfered with because of the rigid class system. For me, the perfect ending for her would have been to remain single and independent by choice. Does she just resent being forced to go where he makes her? Whether I would bother to buy the DVD if there were a next time, Im not sure, but what we saw was fun. Miss Lamb? And I actually found him more interesting this season . Why was Sanditon Cancelled? At that moment, Lord Babbington is announced and he enters smiling and smug, and asks Esther to accompany him for a ride. Will Tom Parker ever stop being a fool? What exactly he was doing abroad is a mystery to his family, though they're determined to find out. It was obvious well before the first episode finished that this series had nothing to do with Jane Austen. I love rich, huggy-bear types who adore their headstrong women. 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. Then Charlotte drops a bombshell Sidney is a wonderful man. And poor Charlotte. I wouldve liked her being so cunning as to use it as a way learn about her heirs suitability for receiving an inheritance. Vic, a few descriptive words and statements and phrases such as: brash, exuberant, rough round the edges, a good laugh, I fell about in stitches at some of the dialogue, I enjoyed it. Now, those are plot lines worth taking in. Lord Babb talks to Sidney as they eye the dancers. Like you, I found the death of Stringer Senior contrived, but it did not endear the young man to me. I wish you every happiness, she says like an automaton. I believe we all saw what Sydney was forced to rescue her from. 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