
This adaptation's interpretation of Lucy was a bit harsh, I think. It was accurate in that Lucy's actions were always selfishly motivated, as in the book, but the mini-series took it one step further by making her transparently insincere.
What really baffled me, though, was why the adaptation bothered changing Colonel Brandon's background story. When he explains to Elinor why he had to rush off to London so many months ago, it's a story that is entirely told in words - no additional scenes are required. To change the story coming out of his mouth seemed to be a change for change's sake.
I liked the fourth and final episode the best. The scene in which Willoughby confesses to Elinor, when he thought Marianne was dying, was well-done. It also did a good job portraying Marianne's growing regard for Colonel Brandon. One drawback, though, is that when Edward showed up at Barton Cottage at the end, he did not adequately explain how or why Lucy's affections were transferred to his brother Robert.
I'm watching this now, and it definitely feels very 'play-like', which I think you mentioned in other BBC productions. I have to say, I like the pace of this, because it goes pretty quickly, cuz otherwise, I don't think it could keep my attention. I think Marianne seems a little over-the-top in her acting, doesn't quite feel natural. And the fuzzy sideburns are really distracting to me! haha!
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