I had heard of this series for years and finally watched the whole thing in one sitting yesterday. I heartily endorse the positive comments posted by other reviewers re the casting, acting, character development, production values, costumes, music, etc.
I just want to add: >>Richard Armitage, where have you been all my life?? <<
The last bit of Episode 4 (at the train station) have to be among the most sublimely romantic minutes in TV history.* Without touching her Thornton envelopes Margaret with his feelings. Where before his face was tight and stern through most of the series, now a smile plays on his softened lips. With his collar open and neck exposed, he is welcoming and glowing with affection. She is reserved and hesitant until he takes her hand in his for only the third time in the show. After a moment she quickly brings it to her lips. Wow! Let's hear it for subtle eroticism. I've watched that scene several times and it is perfect.
(Poor Henry! Well, he comes into his own as the very attractive thief and con man Hercule Flambeau in the Father Brown series. ) __________ *Possibly matched only by the closing minutes of My Mother and Other Strangers -- the passionate flying embrace between Hattie Morahan and Aaron Staton at the end.
I just want to add: >>Richard Armitage, where have you been all my life?? <<
The last bit of Episode 4 (at the train station) have to be among the most sublimely romantic minutes in TV history.* Without touching her Thornton envelopes Margaret with his feelings. Where before his face was tight and stern through most of the series, now a smile plays on his softened lips. With his collar open and neck exposed, he is welcoming and glowing with affection. She is reserved and hesitant until he takes her hand in his for only the third time in the show. After a moment she quickly brings it to her lips. Wow! Let's hear it for subtle eroticism. I've watched that scene several times and it is perfect.
(Poor Henry! Well, he comes into his own as the very attractive thief and con man Hercule Flambeau in the Father Brown series. ) __________ *Possibly matched only by the closing minutes of My Mother and Other Strangers -- the passionate flying embrace between Hattie Morahan and Aaron Staton at the end.