User Reviews

I quite liked the climax of the storyline between Clara and Esther, both of the women showing a bit of compassion, understanding and vulnerability. It shows a bit more of what Austen loved to do, depict the difficulties women in particular of her time faced. She had her characters and plots run up against the social morés. class, and limitations bringing it all into question. If the show is to really follow her abilities and adept capacity to create great characters and interesting dilemmas for them, this episode is showing a bit of moving more in that direction. Meanwhile, we meet Miss Lambe's mystery suitor and Charlotte and Sydney have another confrontation. The picnic scene is in a beautiful flowery meadow, fun on the river, a chance to hear about slavery, too. Makes me want to read what Austen actually wrote.

This was probably the weakest of all the episodes in the first series. Even after a few re-watches holds true. Best part by far,: the last 15 minutes.

45 minutes of Charlotte and Georgiana was ok, but not riveting, nor must see. Otis, boyfriend of Georgiana shows up, and no surprise they take advantage of Charlotte's naivete. Overall Charlotte without Sidney Parker interaction, will not do. It was a very slow 45 minutes.

But towards the end they have a scene ...💥 The music matched perfectly to the intensity of the moment. Hurt feelings, angst underpinning a fear that the tenderness and comfort just recently found might be lost.

A complicated sibling relationship threatens to thwart Lord Babington, a suitor who is madly in love with Esther, the sister of the sibling couple. Edward, the brother, as an impoverished baronet, had just as many constraints on choosing a marriage partner as did most women of the era. Hence we observe the deepening of the struggles among 3 desperate potential heirs, all dependent on their rich aunt. Exterior shots of the stagnant, leaf-strewn pond on the Denham siblings' property seems to speak of the stagnant nature of their relationship, especially with the contrast of the wild cliffs and the sea so close. A lovely clandestine meeting between Miss Lambe & her Otis, facilitated unwittingly by Charlotte leads to a rip-roaring shouting match between her and Sidney, only intensifying the sparks that fly whenever they manage to get in proximity of one another!

I love how we get a more in depth view of Miss Lambe and Otis! And we get some of the tension between Charlotte and Sidney, so this episode is a win!

The Regency period with its charm and elegance, from a bygone era. Sanditon draws us into its development as a seaside town for the well-to-do! We meet The Parker brothers Tom (the developer of the seaside town), Sidney our protagonist (cold and mysterious) and Arthur (sickly but likeable) and Charlotte visiting for the season. Through Charlotte's eyes we experience her introduction into this society with it's high hopes, opportunities and disappointments. Love found and lost, family loyalties challenged and sacrifices made. Truly a lovely Jane Austen story woven together with Andrew Davies imagining what the end could hold.

Relationships develop in this episode and we begin to understand the dynamic between some of our favorite characters...and the misunderstandings.

Surprise with the step siblings. I love how is Clara

The depth of character development is wonderful. You love to hate Edward and strangely feel so sad for the troubled Esther. Sanditon continues to deliver.

The characters are all so well developed. I just can't get enough of this show

These two belong in a Greek tragedy with their convoluted relationship, can't wait to see what happens next!

If you haven't watched this show you are missing out! You will fall in love with Sanditon. Please more seasons!

Enjoyed this episode it's really interesting to see the dynamic of the relationship between Esther and Edward in the end she's just a lonely girl longing for love and attention which means she can't see Edward is controlling her.

Not my favorite episode, but needed to set the storyline. Love Charlotte and Georgiana's friendship. Well done.