Oh well, for that matter, everyone else was allowed in there too. I agree. Up until then, had we ever seen Arthur and Georgiana together? Now, gentle reader, its your turn to vent, either in the comment section or in this poll. My little Applause comment above was meant to go with Pollys comment, but no matter. The ball as far as I recall, it really was a ball and not one of the monthly Assembly Hall things that were common in many towns, and so I was very taken aback when Stringer appeared. Definitely need a season 2I love this series even though it does feel a bit rushed.Im already hooked on this show..please, please give us a season 2 with a better outcome ( for Charlotte & Sidney), No one can write like Jane. I LOVE Sanditon. Help! Loved the mini series but so disappointed work how it ended! However, Vic made me laugh so much I forgot how incensed and disappointed I was with that pathetic attempt at a season (series?) They finally meet and greet. Miss Lambe gasped. (Charlotte is a better character in the book.). Cant live with it. They are: Click on their names to enter their own blogs. Thank you for visiting this blog. 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! :-P. I wish this story had featured Esther and Lord Babbington as the main hero/heroine instead. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blogs author and/or owners is strictly prohibited. (#1 goes to the London ball, and #3 to the assembly ball at the beginning of the series.) One or two episodes would be nice. Her work still shines to this day and it is her characters that began their development in those first 11 chapters that defined what Sanditon is. Esthers bored and pays scant attention to the game, which prompts Lady D to complain, You are playing like a nincompoop. Charlotte and Sidney clash again, only for Charlotte to be left confused by a chance encounter. Colour me outraged! Im assuming you are rooting for a season 2? I dont really understand all the outrage. Or is it that none of our young men have taken your fancy? She turns to Sidney: What do you say, Mr. Parker?. 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. Cant Lady Susan give them some money or better yet have the Prince Regent give it? Im willing to swallow a lot of bitter stuff provided Im rewarded at the end. This is not how Jane would have ended things. There, she hobnobs with her hosts, the. BTW: I was always amazed that if the pond scene had been actualized how quickly could a gentleman have possibly changed from wet clothes to dry in a flash to reach the embarrassed heroine before she escaped with her aunt and uncle. Tidy up all those loose ends? Exactly. If he had learned anything he wouldnt have sacrificed love to save his brother who was not made to be a businessman (Tom also kept reminding me of P.T. But I contradict myself when I add that Sidney is sadly unique as portrayed by Davies. Davies needs a while other season to wrap up these loose ends. 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. By agreeing to marry Ralph, Charlotte has admitted defeat. A chance accident brings Charlotte Heywood to Sanditon, a seaside resort on the cusp of dramatic change. Im not sure many thought that Otis was a good fit for Georgiana, whose actions proved her immaturity. Understandably, Miss Heywood remains haunted by the final words Sidney spoke to her, which Sanditon echoes to the audience by using . I agree. ), Personally, I will stick to the Sanditon ending as written by Another Lady. Its not perfectly Austen either, but it is a good deal better than this! Episode 6. It was released on 17th April 2022 by PBS. Sanditon's a place that's changing fast. (?). 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. 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. Such a loss! Really!!?? 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 exactly he was doing abroad is a mystery to his family, though they're determined to find out. The horses increase their speed, their manes and tails flying in the wind. 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. They exchange smoldering looks. Miss Lambe is a seventeen-year-old girl brought to Sanditon by Mrs. Griffiths, along with two Miss Beauforts. Uh, oh. And poor Charlotte. and coming out of it on the other side, the way Esther did (dark to light), I think it would improve his character and my opinion of him. "Lady Denham requests your attendance at a luncheon party and pineapple tasting in honour of Miss Lambe." That sounds very grand indeed. 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. 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. Ruins. Sidney expresses interest in joining her in her perambulations. According to the official website of the PBS, they will be airing the eight episodes again this month. Lord Babington makes his romantic intentions known, but faces being rebuffed. I guess were lucky S&C didnt run away like Lydia and Wickham to ruin the family even more. I love it when Story B makes it to the A list and emerges front and center. Ive just finished reading Sanditon by Jane Austen and Another Lady, in which Miss Lambe is a nonentity (disappointing), but this story starts off by bringing Georgiana to the viewers notice and then then huh? Emmy and Bafta-winning writer Andrew Davies brings Jane Austen's unfinished last novel vividly to life. She couldnt care less about cards. 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. The dancing continues, with Lord Babb and Esther, Arthur and Georgiana, and the rest of the assembled guests having great fun. Mr. Davies has honored her in the Sanditon mini-series. At that moment, Lord Babbington is announced and he enters smiling and smug, and asks Esther to accompany him for a ride. Are you still proclaiming your independence? While the actors did an amazing job in their roles, I admit to being disappointed by the ending. 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. STAGE-COACH AND MAIL IN DAYS OF YORE: A PICTURESQUE HISTORY Spoiler Alert: Weve invested many hours in Davies Sanditon on PBS Masterpiece and where did it get us? I, too, am somewhat disappointed in the ending but if is not implausible, on the contrary. A week ago I didnt know it existed, I am thrilled youre doing it, cant wait to see your take on the new Emma. Couldnt Young Stringer (hunky, intelligent, loyal, hardworking and consistent) and Charlotte have found some happiness together? I did love all the long walks on the beach, cliffs and hillsvery Austen. And personally, I was rooting for Charlotte to chose James Stringer, and thought after Sulky Sid threw her over that she would. The horses gallop along a beautiful stretch of beach. 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 Where could it go from where we left off? Austen is rolling over in her grave. We could emotionally chalk it up as a summer romance. The opportunity is there for a real love story, but not until she grows up a little and he commits to being honorable and seriously understanding his responsibility to protecting her and her money. Thats why it feels like a betrayal to people. I think: *WTDFJH? These are not characters Jane would have written. generalgtony 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. Jane Austen would have never written such an ending. Georgiana was kidnapped and was very nearly trafficked outside of the country's borders, so that her kidnapper could marry her and use her fortune for his own means. But it's Tom Parker's brother Sidney Parker (Theo James) making the biggest impression. Recap the previous and following episodes.. Sanditon is an eccentric place: even the priest is odd and a bit off-putting. Great in depth review, Vic., and I agree with your take on the final episode. Ugh, when it ended I was left staring at the tv searching for the TV guide. PLEASE!! In that case, secondary characters Sidney and Charlotte similar to the S&S Willoughby/Marianne romance would have seemed to come to a fitting end. subversive meaning a man (kindly meant). No problem, Lynne. 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 may be wrong about that, but I was surprised on how they ended a good story. It is so rich in possibilities. My first thought was that they definitely set up episode 8 for a second season. Violins violin. What about borrowing all or part of the money from Georgianna? And then it changed me. Thank you so much for writing this. (Which, I must confess, I thoroughly enjoyedwhile I think the writers did VERY wrong in their resolution, Theo James & Rose Williams have very good chemistry.). Alas, her heart was broken when Molyneux's big mouth and gambling ways got her into some serious trouble. 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). A recap of episode 1 of season 2 of Jane Austen's unfinished novel . Im just saying. Looked dinky, cheap, fake, loaded with CGI and not up to the standards of the other exterior locations. I dont understand why Lady Susan couldnt come to their aid after being such a dear friend to Charlotte and being so understandably critical of Lady Campions relationship with Sidney. Then Charlotte drops a bombshell Sidney is a wonderful man. Thank YOU for allowing all of us to vent and share in our love of Jane. I had to suffer through six episodes before I wanted to know how it ended. Come on. If you thought that ending would make viewers happy, you deserve a smack in the head from Jane Austen. I am a proud lifetime member of the Jane Austen Society of North America. Andrew Davies, you did us wrong! Episodes 1 - 3: Sunday, March 5 at 7, 8 & 9PMEpisodes 4 - 6: Sunday, March 12 at 7, 8 & 9PM. Frightfully decent of them. I did enjoy the Esther + Lord Babington storyline. Miss Lambe makes only two appearances. Warning: SPOILERS for Sanditon Season 2, Episode 4. 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 cancelled the DVR and now I can look forward to a Monday night for the first time in 7 weeks. She knocks on Mrs. Griffiths door to visit Georgiana and espies Sidney nearby talking to Tom. His attitude towards us is disrespectful. I didnt have the benefit of wine and cheese but my reaction to the final scene was identical to yours. My, oh, my! Copyright Statement: Jane Austen's World blog, 2009-2022. I had hopes for this one, but then the news came out of Great Britain last fall and my hopes were dashed. For what its worth, I was totally #TeamStringer. I am sure something happens and Sidney becomes free to be with Charlotte. I do love all her work but it is the depth of her characters here that are vibrant and compelling. Also bad work for leaving some characters storylines hanging (Miss Lambe, for instance; what happens to her?). Lets hope that the powers that be listen to their faithful and erudite fans. You might so I do so long for joy that meretricious versions depress me. Are you kidding me! I do think they should ditch drippy Charlotte and Sidney and give us the adventures of Lord and Lady B, possibly in company with Miss Lambe and Mr Arthur Parker, with wicked Sir Edward lurking in the shadows. Plus, why is the elder Stringer working for a gentleman when he hasnt been paid in an age? I never was on Team Sidney, who displayed his jerk side way too often. Seaside resorts were developed all along the English coast, but Sandiston seems a little close to Brighton to replace that resort. Notes and references And if Davies wasnt going to do it, then at least grant Charlotte the dignity of riding off into the sunset on her own, perhaps visibly gaining new confidence in herself as she goes. Or does she know something more sinister about him? Anyway, I am disappointed that Charlotte didnt get her man. I liked the series but loved the last two episodes. Literally finished watching season one and instantly hunted down the petition to beg for season 2. Still liked it, but feel it needs a good solid ending at the least. Now, those are plot lines worth taking in. Here's the official season 2 synopsis: "The drama will continue to follow the high-spirited and independent heroine, Charlotte Heywood (Rose Williams) as she returns to the picturesque coastal. And so, Sidney says, What a brute I was., Charlotte, who, once upon a time was a feisty opinionated woman, says, I deserved it.. Charlotte and Sidney soldier on, exchanging polite conversation. They could have had a lovely life together. Loved the usual Austen story. I cant believe it! 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! Lord Babb talks to Sidney as they eye the dancers. I have only just happened upon this excellent recap of the series I watched just a couple of weeks ago and found wanting in many respects. A chance accident brings Charlotte Heywood to Sanditon, a seaside resort on the cusp of dramatic change. She and Charlotte chatter like close girlfriends are wont to do, giggling and exchanging highly personal information. Thank you for visiting this blog. So now Charlotte has lost both Sidney and James. It just made him look utterly selfish, when were supposed to believe hes a reformed character. You made me laugh out loud with your Janewould have hired a hit man to take out Andrew Davies. LOL, Despicable ending!! In some instances, links will be removed from comments as well. It was obvious well before the first episode finished that this series had nothing to do with Jane Austen. He leaves his friend as soon as he sees Lady D and Esther enter the ball room, fashionably late as great ladies were wont to do. Charlotte sets out to avoid Sidney, until a serious accident forces them together . 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 basically calls him a wuss and says: You are the worlds worst carriage driver., Why not? As she drives the horses even faster we gain insight into their future relationship. 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!) Even if Sidney had said, I must do this for us the ultimate sacrifice, at least it would have shown that the family was aware and cared about what it would mean for him. 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. You are so very welcome. You can see below from Jane's text the mentions of Miss Lambe: Hopefully, at some point, someone will take him to task and appoint a manager to rein him in. 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. Thoughts of Sidneys sweet talk and proposal interruptus swirl in her head. The wedding is celebrated by the wrong couple, or the right couple, or half the couples who are eligible to marry. Crystal. This isnt Jane Austen, although some of the characters were likeable. The WHOLE WORLD wants to come to Sanditon (a slight exaggeration) just in time for the Midsummers Ball. Surely you jest..that is not a ending.Jane would be horrified. Will Arthur win Miss Lambes hand, or did his final speech imply he was gay? Hes handsome enough, and goodness knows Theo James, the actor, tried his best, but hes no Mr. Darcy. 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. Here is a look at the official description of each episode from Sanditon according to the official website of the PBS with its airing date and time. Her 75-page unfinished manuscript described Charlotte as an observer. Still, there are ways to provide a satisfying ending and still continue the story. Agree, let it die! Ive never waited to put myself in someone elses power before.. 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. He does not deserve being all right. Will Sidney give himself a talking to? At this point Ive eaten all my crackers and cheese, texted my Janeite friends with my observances, and poured another glass of an outstanding 94-point Fox in the Hen House wine. I even have a Madame Alexander Pride & Prejudice doll. He hies back to Sanditon several weeks after his departure, causing ulcers and sleepless nights for kith and kin. James Stringer sought him out before the ball to tell him about his acceptance letter in the apprenticeship program, Dad is not pleased. What happens to Miss Lambe in Sanditon? Also Read | 'The Wilds' Season 2 Release . I love this, Maureen: I am seeing a transformative experience for Sydney Parker in Sanditon. Well said, and funny too. I love all the different plot scenarios people are sending in for Season 2. Peoples ire has been stoked up and strong feelings abound. The camera pans to Sanditon House. And for your lovely salutation. I suppose the wedding will be episode one of season three followed by Sydney getting killed in a carriage accident the next day. But I WILL read the eleven chapters that Jane Austen wrote. Feeling the weight of guilt for his last angry words to his father, he now lives in his Das cottage. Sadly, there will be no second season. What did I just invest my time in? The scene segues to Georgianas bedroom. In Janes stories all the heroines get a good ending. What did TOM do to rectify the situation he put himself in? The music climaxes in volume. When I did, I began to enjoy it, but I do not like loose ends that we were left with. Wasnt that nice?. 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