There were some happy endings but really they were not necessarily the norm. However, we do accept and keep books and CDs to review. Like throwing into the story Lady Susan! I have the complete works of Jane Austen as books, and one or two DVDs of each of the movies or TV versions. 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. She does have it on in a few scenes, but not the all-important cliff walk with Sidney; I figured the show runners didnt want anything in the way of an amazing kiss. One thing is for sure, fan fiction will give Charlotte the ending she deserves or that makes Austen sense. Charlotte is stunned, however. Charlotte and Sidney clash again, only for Charlotte to be left confused by a chance encounter. Fans of the show on PBS won't want to miss Sanditon by Kate Riordan. Hah! In some instances, links will be removed from comments as well. What happens to Miss Lambe in Sanditon? As outsiders, both Lockhart . We discovered she had a secret love called Otis who was a good man but flawed because. Understandably, Miss Heywood remains haunted by the final words Sidney spoke to her, which Sanditon echoes to the audience by using . . Ugh. Tom is so foolhardy how much will Sidneys rich wife give him before she realizes its just going to waste. Loved the mini series but so disappointed work how it ended! 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. What happens with her? Davies needs a while other season to wrap up these loose ends. I forgot about deux ex machina, a literary device used to derail the reader or viewer, and that is discouraged by professors who teach Writing Romance Novels 101. 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. It was released on 17th April 2022 by PBS. 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! Thank you for that reminder Kevin. Im assuming you are rooting for a season 2? I enjoy reading your comments through the years on this blog. :-) I just dont like having to guess thats where this was leading. Most of the time Austen qualifies her happy ending by ironies and other astringent comments or a downright melancholy possilibility in the future (Persuasion). But what happens after the Jane Austen plot runs out? Episodes 1 - 3: Sunday, March 5 at 7, 8 & 9PMEpisodes 4 - 6: Sunday, March 12 at 7, 8 & 9PM. Will Tom Parker ever stop being a fool? Dont have this strong, individualistic, hard-working woman being manipulated by an older man. Once Sidney/Charlotte was credibly ended, so was my interest. The music climaxes in volume. 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. I would have liked it if Lady D had *faked* her deathly illness (and that we knew she was doing so). 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. Why have Charlotte run home to a dull family life when theres a much more interesting man in Sanditon to spend time with? After what seems to be an age, Charlottes dance with Stringer finally ends. They must give us a respectful Jane Austen ending!! Charlotte needs a typical Austen ending! No. I think Andrew Davies must have had his mind on an entirely different novel. I think they could have been very good friends. (Yes, we are fallible. Why not poor Charlotte? Are you still proclaiming your independence? Agree, let it die! It changed him completely. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blogs author and/or owners is strictly prohibited. At Denham House, Clara witnesses a scene that raises her suspicions. 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. This is NOT Jane Austen! The fragment that exists introduces us to Charlotte Heywood, a young woman who is whisked away from her family's farm to the seaside resort of Sanditon. Crystal. Tony, you encouraged me to watch the series for what it is. If you market a series as Austen then you know in advance how it is supposed end. Once I realised that, I sat back and enjoyed it, though, as someone else said, the comments here were far more entertaining. In this instance, the viewer is treated to the morning after the wedding night, when we see that Esther is not disappointed. For the first time in many episodes, Miss Lambe is dressed in a lovely gown. It is a truth universally acknowledged that a tertiary character left alone with a lighted candle must inevitably burn down the building. Many lives were tragically interfered with because of the rigid class system. We had no idea that they were friends, then he appears in her bedroom while she is in her nightgown??? I watched 8 hours for this ending? The night is dark and only candles light up the space when Old Stringer touches his chest, then his left arm. 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. 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. Shes so delighted with the newsso pleased for himso gushingthat he must be disappointed with that overenthusiastic reaction. sat on his steed in regret as he watched his Marianne marry Colonel Brandon. Charlotte has both sense and sensibility, though she lacks an older sister. Well done you, Lord Babb. What about borrowing all or part of the money from Georgianna? I guess were lucky S&C didnt run away like Lydia and Wickham to ruin the family even more. It just felt last-minute & sloppy. Will Mrs. Campion conveniently kick the bucket or will Charlotte warm up to poor James Stringer? The ending by another lady is lovely. 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. They exchange smoldering looks. (Although that sounds awful when I reread it but I think you know what I mean.). Sidney didnt change at all except for becoming attracted to Charlotte and therefore being nicer to her. 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. Isnt the first rule of Austen that after all the suffering comes a happy ending? 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 Dont give yourself airs, says Lady D, You havent got my money yet! Charlotte should end up with Stringer. (#1 goes to the London ball, and #3 to the assembly ball at the beginning of the series.) I understand. Ruins. Several people have already made some plausible suggestions above. At the beginning of the finale, there appears to be a clear path to happiness for our heroine as a marriage proposal from Sidney (Theo James) to Charlotte (Rose Williams) seems imminent. She ripostes, But much improved. Really, Charlotte, really? There is the suggestion that Sanditon will rise again, but will it be less posh than originally envisioned? Sanditon is MASTERPIECE's bold and lavish adaptation of Jane Austen 's final work. Thank you for stopping by and sharing your analysis! We all see the right wayand even Lady Georgianawhy was she even in the plot if not to have her give money on the promise that she can marry her true love, too? 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. Then comes the piece de resistance in romance dialoguesIf Ive changed at all it is in no small part down to you. My other question is why give Lord and Lady Babbingtons story more focus than the main characters themselves? She was the only truly Jane Austen character in the whole series. Jane Austen would have never written such an ending. No problem, Lynne. (sigh, hopeful,) I spend way too much time trying to figure things out, much of that having to do my own healing and restructuring my own understanding of events so that I can facilitate a new vision for myself to move forward. How are your wedding preparations? she asks, her face immobile, as if injected by botox. The horses gallop along a beautiful stretch of beach. We should see him as noble for taking such a hit, but instead he just seems obnoxious. Colour me outraged! It is so rich in possibilities. Scant resources existed in the early 19th century to fight fires in buildings made largely of wood, and the structure is swiftly destroyed. I dont think Davies can get Sidney out of this hole he created. He's kind. 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. Terrible! I wouldve liked her being so cunning as to use it as a way learn about her heirs suitability for receiving an inheritance. 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. And as written it seems Charlotte may after all marry Mr Stringer as Esther has married Babington and maybe Sidney will marry Eliza all pragmatic. Charlotte was destined for Sidney Parker, so I reconciled myself to the pairing as an inevitabilityor so I thought. "Now that is quite the accusation to level against an officer of the British empire, Miss Lambe," he replied with just enough of an angle to his smile to confirm that his loyalty was far from unshakeable. After Lord Babbs weddng to Esther, Lady D turns to Charlotte. I too am glad for Esther and Im glad Edward is ejected. 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. One thing we do all have in common, though is our love for Jane Austens writing. And so, Sidney says, What a brute I was., Charlotte, who, once upon a time was a feisty opinionated woman, says, I deserved it.. The members of PBS passports can stream them. I felt like the endings of the story line were hurriedly done. Or someone else will have to do it. Following which, Sidney breaks upon Charlotte that he has plans to honour his word and has to get married to Eliza Campion. We do deserve one more episode. Thank you for visiting this blog. I was left speechless after the conclusion, with one question running through my head: What did I just watch? There was a lot wrong with the ending, and not just lack of a happy ending. Whether I would bother to buy the DVD if there were a next time, Im not sure, but what we saw was fun. Couldnt Young Stringer (hunky, intelligent, loyal, hardworking and consistent) and Charlotte have found some happiness together? A week ago I didnt know it existed, I am thrilled youre doing it, cant wait to see your take on the new Emma. While I enjoyed the series on a surface level, I could not resist writing tongue in cheek recaps. In series 2, he would most certainly have a comeuppance and be taken to task for his sheer stupidity and foolhardy regard to other peoples money. 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. I totally agree with the hysterically funny description of Sanditon town in the finale recap above! "Lady Denham requests your attendance at a luncheon party and pineapple tasting in honour of Miss Lambe." That sounds very grand indeed. His stupidity and naivet are revealed when Sidney uncovers his true crimenot investing in insurance to save a few quid. I do love all her work but it is the depth of her characters here that are vibrant and compelling. James revealed the news Friday on social . PBS fans saved the canceled adaptation of Jane Austen's final unfinished novel. Shown from left to right: Charlotte Heywood (ROSE WILLIAMS) and Georgiana Lambe (CRYSTAL CLARKE) in SANDITON Season 2 On MASTERPIECE, Sundays, March 20 - April 24, 2022 on PBS. Vic Sanborn, founder of this blog, is supported by a team of talented and knowledgeable writers about Jane Austen and the Regency era. Its everything hes ever dreamed of. 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. Ill imagine your ending instead! The only redeeming part was Lord Babbington and Esther getting together. How can you not! But why did the siblings not council Sidney who they all knew now loved Charlotte, No, dont go to Lady Campion. His marriage to Lady C, if it occurs, will be unhappy and he will regret it and let Charlotte know. The dancing continues, with Lord Babb and Esther, Arthur and Georgiana, and the rest of the assembled guests having great fun. 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 folds in on herself like a wet noodle. Really. The opening sequence reveals that Sidney has died of yellow fever while in Antigua. This ending makes me rethink wanting to watch another Davies production. 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. Either the writers were setting the whole thing up for a second season, or they have no idea how to write a satisfying romance. Episode #1.5: Directed by Lisa Clarke. I hope to review Emma as soon as it comes to my region! Hes handsome enough, and goodness knows Theo James, the actor, tried his best, but hes no Mr. Darcy. Charlotte/Sidney/James Springer dance to the same music as Marianne Dashwood/Willoughby/Col. I agree. 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. Or is it that none of our young men have taken your fancy? She turns to Sidney: What do you say, Mr. Parker?. And she enjoyed her independence. Esthers bored and pays scant attention to the game, which prompts Lady D to complain, You are playing like a nincompoop. Excellent reading! You know its strange, I have not yet been able to let Sanditon go. Charlotte and Sidney continue to clash, resulting in Miss Lambe being placed in terrible danger. Lord Babb had more personality in his little finger than James, king of the friend zone. I agree. I also was really bothered that all the other Parkers let Sidney take all the weight of the financial burden. So disappointingonly one minor storyline wrapped up (Esthers). 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. My, oh, my! Good work! Also bad work for leaving some characters storylines hanging (Miss Lambe, for instance; what happens to her?). Announcement: According to PBS and ITV, there are no plans to film a second season of Sanditon. You can see below from Jane's text the mentions of Miss Lambe: Brandon. So there you are,Vic.It appeals to my subversive nature. It wasnt his fault that the plot went nowhere and the characters were untrue to Austen. But when. Wouldnt she at that point be as sharp-tongued as she was in her first balcony scene with him? Due to SPAM, we will no longer accept comments on posts after 30 days of publication. The actors did an amazing job. Charlotte and Sidney soldier on, exchanging polite conversation. 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. Its been a pleasure reading your thoughts, pro, con, or indifferent. Then Charlotte drops a bombshell - "Sidney is a wonderful man. Regency manners require her to accept this invitation or bow out from dancing for the rest of the evening. Im hoping the plan for Season 2 is that Georgiana will offer to lend the money for rebuilding Sanditon, provided the insurance is purchased this time, so that her friend Charlotte will have her love, in Sidney. Absolutely agree, particularly about the ridiculousness of the Parkers not objecting to Sidney sacrificing himself. Maybe thats why Davies had Sydney emerge from the beach a la natural as he did a throwback to his P&P production. The viewers instantly know why Sidney needs to see her when he says, Tell me you dont think badly of me. People so far, especially his own family are still fooled and taken with what they are incorrectly perceiving as brilliance, which is yet to be revealed as the impractical musings of a dreamer. 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. We were left going huh? after investing all that time in it. 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