I just read a post from PBS regarding this, Sheerwater and came here to say... Why!? (And saw your post). Don't get me wrong I enjoyed "Monarch of the Glen" back in the day, but this trend of remake after remake is perplexing at best and just lazy when looked through a not so rose-colored lens.
Hello, Everyone!
How is it going with you all? Nice spring weather by me, first time I can remember a real spring in a long time. Loving it.
Deedee, how are you getting along with "After the Flood" ? I just finished E3 and I am having a hard time getting in to this second season. It is just not drawing me in like the first. I was wondering how you were feeling, because that just could be me - sometimes series don't hit the same the second go around.
Hi Brit. I have loathed to weigh in, given my propensity for .... what is the opposite of cheery sunshine? :O)
Not just you on After the Flood. I couldn't make it through an entire episode, I hated the character of the mother. I don't remember her in the first season.
Oddly, I then tried Acorn's Whitstable Pearl, and they had an identical character.
The other choices you shared sounded good, but either required a subscription (free trial) to MHz or Viaplay. I can't recall why I didn't continue with The Oldenheim Twelve. I should keep notes.
I hope everyone is doing well.
Solar, just checking in. Hope all is well and you're on the patio/deck with a stack of books. Well, maybe not yet, it is a little early yet for your summer book marathon. 👏
Yeah Brit .... doin' just fine . Out on the deck but with my phone ..... book season will start later on . lol On checking Masterpiece Schedule I see that Grantchester S11 starts in June . I think I'll give it a view as it runs all summer , well up until the beginning of August anyway . Hope I can get into it. We'll see . Right now I'm filling up on a little of DS Roy Grace . Currently on S4 E3 and it's not too bad.
Really, it's not bad?! I haven't watched that and it is available on Britbox. I think I'll check it out. Slim pickings at the moment (again). I had a great month when Prime was running it's 'Sample this Month' last month - I watched the first seasons of three series... which was absolutely fine with me 'cause I wasn't interested in following through with the second series of any of them and they all ended their stories without any cliffhangers. So much fun when you have choice.
Agatha Christie's Poirot is returning to the screen with new series in production | Euronews https://share.google/XO8ABT3tOnwB2025q
The BBC are apparently going to make a new version of Poirot, 13 years after David Suchet made his final appearance on ITV.
Sheerwater, I'm betwixt and between on this one. Part of me is thinking to hold judgement - I love Poirot, I love the books - I still listen to them all the time (audiobooks) and follow a few podcasts that discuss the books and storylines. So AC is a constant part of my life. On the other hand, I read they are going to be casting a younger person for Poriot... so much can go wrong with all this.
Will we even recognize the stories, how much liberties do they intend to take with them, they have done it before with the Miss Marple's. The most important question is who will play Poirot? I fear this new version is going to be geared for a younger audience, so they are going to take on a life of their own and resemble little of the original.
Solar, I watched S2, E1&2 of "Grace" last night. I dove in to the second series because I wanted to get a taste of the characters after there was already some development. I am looking to be entertained, to find something that holds my interest for awhile, I don't want to struggle along with anything. Definitely 'not bad'! I am going to continue, but pick and choose my storylines. Think I will skip E3, looks to be too heavy, and move on to S3. I can always go back and watch later if I think I can handle it. I take a loose approach to TV series these days.
Sheerwater .... I can't see anybody else doing Poirot .... David Suchet was the best and only Poirot as far as I'm concerned . But will keep an eye out .... out of curiosity more than anything else . Just want ta see who they think should take on this role .
Brit ..... not sure Grace is your cup of tea. Think I made a mistake in how I presented it to you . Better steer clear of S4 ..... Kind a weird ( talking about victim confinement ) .... me thinks . lol
Okay, Solar, I will try S3 and see how it goes, but will stay clear of S4. I did enjoy the two episodes I watched of S2.
